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. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks 2. Classification of Sedimentary Rocks 3. Primary Structures 4. Engineering Uses. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks: The process of formation of sedimentary rocks is as follows: (i) Erosion of the existing rocks, (ii) Transportation of the eroded material, and (iii) Deposition of transported material into massive rocks by [...]
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. [...]