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Rocks

What is Rock ?

Rocks

In geology, rock is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals and/or mineraloids.
The Earth’s outer solid layer, the lithosphere, is made of rock. In general rocks are of three types, namely, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. The scientific study of rocks is called petrology, and petrology is an essential component of geology.
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Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and Minerals
In geology, rock is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals and/or mineraloids.
The Earth’s outer solid layer, the lithosphere, is made of rock. In general rocks are of three types, namely, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. The scientific study of rocks is called petrology, and petrology is an essential component of geology.
Rocks are classified [...]

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