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

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sedimentary

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formed from the consolidation of sediment. Loose unconsolidated accumulation
e.g limestone, sandstone

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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

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