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This document provides examples and definitions of different types of rocks, including metamorphic rocks (gneiss, marble, slate), sedimentary rocks (rock salt, caliche, sandstone), and igneous rocks (diorite, tuff, pegmatite). Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks subjected to heat and pressure. Sedimentary rocks form from the lithification of sediment. Igneous rocks form from the cooling of magma or lava. Each rock type has distinct characteristics and compositions that define its classification.
- Author
- Margaret Estefania
- Language
- EN