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These studies suggest that rocks are classified into three major groups: igneous (formed from molten rock), metamorphic, and sedimentary, with some studies also mentioning structural rocks formed along fault zones.
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Rocks are naturally occurring aggregates of minerals and are classified into three primary types based on their formation processes: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Each type of rock forms through distinct geological processes, contributing to the diversity of Earth's crust.
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Rocks are classified into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types based on their formation processes. Igneous rocks solidify from magma, sedimentary rocks form through the accumulation and compaction of materials, and metamorphic rocks result from the transformation of existing rocks under pressure and temperature. Additionally, structural rocks form along fault zones and can exhibit characteristics of both metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
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