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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling of molten lava or magma. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposition and compaction of sediment grains or by their chemical precipitation in water.

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How are metamorphic rocks igneous rock and sedimentary rocks different?

Metamorphic rocks originate as igneous and sedimentary rocks, but have been changed by heat and pressure.


How many types of rocks?

There are lots of different types of rocks in the world.


Is a sedimentary rock an igneous rock?

No. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are three different categories of rock.


What are three types of rocks?

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Are sedimentary rocks are harder than igneous rocks?

No, igneous rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks on average.


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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.?

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What are the different rocks in the rock cycle?

sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous


What are 3 major rock types?

Igneous Rocks,Sedimentary Rocks,Metamorphic Rocks.


What is the name of all three rocks sedimentary igneous and?

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What makes the 3 types of rocks different?

The three types of rocks - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic - are different in terms of how they are formed. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten material, sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of mineral and organic particles, while metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure within the Earth's crust.