10 Interesting Fact About Types of rocks and their properties

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• igneous rocks are formed from magma or lava that cool and harden.
• Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediment of organic or inorganic material, such as mud, sand, and shellfish.
• Metamorphic rocks are formed from rocks that have undergone high temperature and pressure changes.
• Granite is a type of igneous rock consisting of minerals Feldspar, quartz, and mica.
• Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock formed from calcium carbonate deposits.
• Marble is a type of metamorphic rock that is formed from limestone that experiences changes in temperature and pressure.
• Coal is a type of sedimentary rock formed from sediment of organic material, such as plants and animals.
• Basalt is a type of igneous rock formed from cooling and hardening lava on the surface of the earth.
• Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock that is often used as building material because of its strength and beauty.
• Gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock formed from granite rocks that experience high temperature and pressure changes.