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You would normally think that an igneous rock would be harder to break. However, it completely depends on which igneous rock is being compared to which sedimentary rock, as their resistance to breakage is so varied. There are some igneous rocks (obsidian and pumice, for example) that would break much easier than some sedimentary rocks, such as chert or flint.

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Usually igneous rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks, but not always.

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It really depends on what kind of sedimentary or igneous. Granite and Pumice are both igneous and are two completely different rocks.

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Q: Which rock would be harder to break with a hammer a sedimentary rock or an igneous rock?
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What can erosion and weathering create?

Sediments. Weathering and Erosion can break down Sedimentary rocks, Igneous rocks and Metamorphic rocks all into Sediments. Hopefully this helped you.


How are rocks classified in the rock cycle?

By origin and method of formation. Igneous--molten material, sedimentary--from sediments, metamorphic--from existing rock that has undergone a physical change. The Three Rock Types and the Rock Cycle The three rock types are sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. At one time, early in Earth's history, all rocks were igneous, having solidified from molten rock. The rock cycle is the natural process in which rocks transform from one rock type into another rock type over time, a type of natural recycling. Igneous rocks, which are formed from magma cooling underground, or lava above ground are formed from previous igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks which have become melted, usually as a result of plate collision and subduction. When these igneous rocks are exposed to weathering and erosion, they break down into smaller particles that are transported by wind and water to a place of deposition, where they can form into sedimentary rock strata, through a process of lithification, where excess water is squeezed out by overburden pressures and the particles are cemented together by various minerals precipitating out of solution. Igneous and metamorphic rocks can both be turned into sedimentary rocks in this way. Igneous and sedimentary rocks can also be changed by heat and/or pressure into metamorphic rocks, by transforming their existing mineral structures into new minerals or realigning the existing minerals. There are different degrees of metamorphism, so even an existing metamorphic rock can become a different metamorphic rock. If these metamorphic rocks are melted, then solidify, they become igneous rocks, and the cycle starts all over again. The rock cycle is largely driven by lithospheric plate movements which cause subduction and uplift, also by climatic conditions and the associated erosion and weathering components.


How can an igneous or metamorphic rock change into a sedimentary rock?

A sedimentary rock can change from that to a metamorphic rock then into an Igneous rock. e.g. Mudstone (sedimentary) is in the Zone of Diagenesis, when it is subjected to regional metamorphism (in mountain belts) it changes from a mudstone to a slate (low grade) then to a Phillite (medium grade) then a Schist (medium) then a gneiss (high grade) then into a Milonite (high grade) then once past the line of partial melting it has so much pressure and so much temperature that it turns into an Igneos rock. This is the basic explanation of this. If you want to know more, just ask me.Sedimentary rocks are changed into metamorphic by being buried deep enough that the heat and pressure alter their text, mineralogy, or other characteristics.


How can one rock type change into another?

The rock cycle is the natural process in which rocks transform from one rock type into another rock type over time, a type of natural recycling.Igneous rocks, which are formed from magma cooling underground, or lava above ground are formed from previous igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks which have become melted, usually as a result of plate collision and subduction.------->When these igneous rocks are exposed to weathering and erosion, they break down into smaller particles that are transported by wind and water to a place of deposition, where they can form into sedimentary rock strata, through a process of lithification, where excess water is squeezed out by overburden pressures and the particles are cemented together by various minerals precipitating out of solution. Igneous and metamorphic rocks can both be turned into sedimentary rocks in this way.------->Igneous and sedimentary rocks can also be changed by heat and/or pressure into metamorphic rocks, by transforming their existing mineral structures into new minerals or realigning the existing minerals. There are different degrees of metamorphism, so even an existing metamorphic rock can become a different metamorphic rock. -------->If these metamorphic rocks are melted, then solidify, they become igneous rocks, and the cycle starts all over again.


What is a way that a sedimentary rock could form then break down over time into smaller pieces and become a sedimentary rock again in another location?

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What do igneous rocks become when you break down and settle into layer?

sedimentary rocks


What does weathering have to do with how a sedimentary rock is formed?

If you don't have weather then the igneous rock won't break up into sedmints which won't turn into a sedimentary rock.


What are materials that break easily?

probaly sedimentary or igneous rocks


How does an igneous become sedimentary?

Weathering and erosion cause the igneous rock to break apart causing sediments from it to go somewhere like a river. Than over time compaction and cementation cause it to become a sedimentary rock.


How does igneous becomes sedimentary?

Weathering and erosion cause the igneous rock to break apart causing sediments from it to go somewhere like a river. Than over time compaction and cementation cause it to become a sedimentary rock.


How can metamorphic become igneous rock?

Metamorphic rock can melt under the surface of the earth, and the harden into an Igneous rock. As an Igneous, it could crystalize, or break down into sediment where it can become either Igneous or Sedimentary.


How do I break my wrist if it's already fractured?

Use a hammer to hit it harder. why u wanna break ur wrist?


Why does it take thousands or millions of years to create sedimentary rocks when it may only take minutes to form igneous-?

It takes a long time for sedimentary rocks because the rocks have to break down in small pieces. The rocks are from the surfaces or the crust.


Can a metamorphic rock break in half then one half turns into a igneous rock and the other into a sedimentary rock?

The only way a metamorphic rock can become a sedimentary rock is if it is eroded and the pieces settle in a body of water and eventually become sedimentary rock. A whole piece of metamorphic rock is never going to become , by itself, a piece of sedimentary rock.


What can erosion and weathering create?

Sediments. Weathering and Erosion can break down Sedimentary rocks, Igneous rocks and Metamorphic rocks all into Sediments. Hopefully this helped you.


What is found in all sedimentary rocks?

Well an igneous rock can weather than turn into a sedimentary rock, a sedimentary rock can break down into sediments than form again to become sedimentary, or a metamorphic rock can break down by weathering and eroding and become sedimentary. All rocks can become all rocks and even go back to being the same type.


Describe the changes that occur in the rock cycle?

In the rock cycle, rocks change into differant types of rocks over time. For example, igneous rocks might break into sediments that form sedimentary rocks.