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Rocks are labeled by 3 groups. Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary.
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How are rocks related to minerals What is the difference in how rocks and minerals are classified?
A rock is an agglomeration of different minerals. Minerals are classified into categories based on their chemistry: oxides, sulphides, silicates, carbonates etc. Rocks are classified primarily by the process that formed them: igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.
How do you classify rocks?
Geologists classify rocks by looking at their chemical and mineralogical composition then at the the size and shape of their component minerals then at any texture, pattern or grain that the rocks may display. They also classify them in relation to how they were formed.
What are metamorphic rocks classified as?
Foliated or non-foliated.
How do you classify igneous rocks?
Look at them. There shape, size, color and feel! Dont worry you will figure it out....
What features of sedimentary rocks are unlikely to be found in metamorphic rocks what features of metamorphic rocks do not occur in sedimentary rocks?
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How are rocks classified put in groups?
Rocks are classified by they way they are formed. There are three main classes of rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
What is orange calcite classified as?
Orange Calcite is found in Igneous and Metamorphic rocks.
Are sedimentary rocks classified tofoliated sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks are classified by foliation or lack there of, not sedimentary rocks. They are classified into Clastic Sedimentary, and Chemical Sedimentary.
How are rocks physically classified?
they are classified into 3 major kinds of rocksthey are the ;IGNEOUS ROCKS,SEDIMENTARY ROCKS,AND METAMORPHIC ROCKS
How can sedimentary rocks can be classified?
sedimentary rocks can be classified by detrial, chemical ,or organic
How are sedimentary rocks classified?
classified by weathering
How does the size of a pluton relate to where it was found?
Plutons are classified by their size, shape and relationship to surrounding rocks ~Meag
What is metamorphic rocks are classified according to?
They are classified by their composition.
How are igneous rocks classified acording to their..?
Igneous rocks are classified by either being intrusive or extrusive, then mafic or felsic then they are classified by either fine grain or course grained textures.
What kind of rocks can you find gold in?
Gold is usually found in metamorphic rock but can also be found in sedimentary rock. In deep mines, quartz rock is found in association with gold.
How are intrusive classified?
Intrusive features are typically classified as plutonic rocks, especially inside of a volcano. Comparatively, extrusive features are also classified as volcanic rocks.
How are intrusive features classified?
Intrusive features are typically classified as plutonic rocks, especially inside of a volcano. Comparatively, extrusive features are also classified as volcanic rocks.
