Rocks and geological processes Flashcards
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Igneous
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formed by crystallisation of molten magma and lava. Felsic, mafic, ultramafic
e.g granite, basalic
2
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sedimentary
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formed from the consolidation of sediment. Loose unconsolidated accumulation
e.g limestone, sandstone
3
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metamorphic
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formed as a result of metamorphism which is the solid-state conversion
e.g quartz, ganite