Igneous rocks are classified using the IUGS classification system, which compares the total alkali (K2O + Na2O wt%) to the total Silica (SiO2 wt%) content.
They are classified by their composition.
Geologists classify rocks by where they are formed; above ground or under ground
Igneous rocks are classified based on mineral composition and texture, metamorphic rocks are classified by texture and mineral composition, and sedimentary rocks are primarily classified by their grain size and composition. These classifications help scientists understand the origin and characteristics of each type of rock.
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.
i think is chemical composition its not chemical composition, it's how they were formed
i think is chemical composition its not chemical composition, it's how they were formed
No, metamorphic rocks are not classified according to their shape. Instead, they are classified based on their mineral composition and texture, which reflects the conditions under which they formed. Common classifications include foliate, which has a layered or banded appearance, and non-foliate, which does not exhibit layering. The classification primarily focuses on the processes of metamorphism and the resulting characteristics of the rocks.
Granite. Plutonic igenous rock/ plutons. Intrusive igenous rock.
sedimentary rock and igenous rock.
Rocks are classified based on their composition, which includes their mineral content and texture. Color can sometimes provide clues about the minerals present in a rock, but it is not the sole factor used for classification. Other properties such as hardness, visible crystals, and how the rock formed are also important in determining its classification.
They form when magma or lava cools and solidifies.
No, sedimentary rocks are classified based on their grain size, composition, and texture, not by whether they are foliated or nonfoliated. Foliation is a feature typically found in metamorphic rocks, not sedimentary rocks.