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Rock Type Characteristics
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What distinguishes the different rock types? This mind map gives a great overview of the characteristics of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks to you can easily learn what the differences are.
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Antonia Blankenberg
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Rock Type Characteristics
Sedimentary Rocks
Often contain fossils
Are formed in layers
Are classified by texture and composition
Great variation in particle size
Igneous Rocks
Formed from cooled magma and lava
Intrustive Rocks form under the surface
Extrusive rocks form on the surface
Highly resistant
Do not contain fossils
Metamorphic Rocks
Are formed from other rocks
Are formed under great heat and pressure
Have fossils but they are usually deformed
Have crystals that are arranged in layers
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