0
How are igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rocks classified?
Kikii4meh123
They are classified by origin, method of formation, mineral composition, and texture.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How are rocks physically classified?
they are classified into 3 major kinds of rocksthey are the ;IGNEOUS ROCKS,SEDIMENTARY ROCKS,AND METAMORPHIC ROCKS
How do igneous rocks from into a sedimentary rock?
igneous rocks mix with metamorphic rocks and they combine together to make a sedimentary rock. the three themes of science rocks are metamorphic,igneous, and sedimentary.
What percent of rocks are metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
53% igneous, 23% metamorphic, and 24% sedimentary
Are unakite rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks?
metamorphic
Is labradorite igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
It is generally igneous, but can be found in metamorphic rocks.
Is talc a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
Talc is a mineral and is not classified as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous as are rocks.
Is amethyst igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
Amethyst is actually a variety of quartz, and as a mineral, is not classified as igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary as are rocks.
Are rocks classified by were they are found?
Rocks are labeled by 3 groups. Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary.
How are rocks physically classified?
they are classified into 3 major kinds of rocksthey are the ;IGNEOUS ROCKS,SEDIMENTARY ROCKS,AND METAMORPHIC ROCKS
What are three types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
What are 3 major rock types?
Igneous Rocks,Sedimentary Rocks,Metamorphic Rocks.
Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Name the 3 kinds of rocks?
There are three major types of rock: igneous (formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava) sedimentary (laid down as sediments) and metamorphic (changed by heat and/or pressure)
Rocks are classified as igneous sedimentary or metamorphic based primarily on their?
Based on their method of formation.
What are the three categories that rocks are classified in?
Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary are the three rock types.
