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The types of rocks which are found in Australia are various forms of metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary, the three rock classifications.

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What are the different types of rocks commonly found in nature and how are they formed?

The three main types of rocks found in nature are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock, sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compression of sediments, and metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure.


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