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What Are Rocks?

26-May-2026 13:57

The rock is a naturally concurring solid aggregate with a certain structure of texture. Some rocks consists of only a single mineral, but most are composed of several different minerals; a few may be composed of volcanic glass, organic remains, etc. 

Based on their origin (mode of formation), geologists classify rocks into three main types: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.