This article will help you to learn about the rock cycle with diagram. The change of one rock into another type under different conditions of heat, pressure, weathering and erosion is known as rock cycle. Initially, all minerals originated from igneous rocks. As soon as igneous rocks are exposed they are weathered and eroded by various agents. The materials change [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks 2. Structures in Metamorphic Rocks 3. Engineering Uses. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks: 1. Metamorphic rocks may be classified on the basis of foliation into two types. They are: (a) Foliated rocks: This group includes the rock that can split into thin sheets. Examples: Slate, Schist, Gneiss, etc. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Formation of Igneous Rocks 2. Classification of Igneous Rocks 3. Forms 4. Textures 5. Engineering Uses. Formation of Igneous Rocks: Igneous rocks are formed by the solidification of magma or lava. At about a depth of 40 kilometres in the earth, the rocks are believed to be in a molten state. [...]