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What is Rock

2026-05-26 13:57:28

What is Rock

The rock is a naturally occuring 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.