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Magmatic rocks
They are formed as a result of magma cooling inside the Earth or occurring as volcanic lava. These are rocks with a variable proportion of crystallized matter and glassy matter
What are metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been subjected to metamorphism, i.e. a process that has changed the texture and size of grain aggregates
Minerals
Minerals are self-native, stable chemical elements with unique physical and chemical characteristics. They are formed as a result of complex natural processes.
Sedimentary rocks
Let’s start with a description of sedimentary rocks. Its formation is due to the transport and deposition of materials by wind, water and ice.