CONTENT
- Meaning of Rock
- The Process of Rock Formation
- Rock Minerals
MEANING OF ROCK
Rock is defined as any mineral material of the earth. Rock can also be defined as the aggregate of minerals made up of hard and soft materials like stone, sand, etc. Rock constitutes a significant part of the earth’s crust. The earth’s crust consists of rocks which are the combination of different mineral elements such as silica which contains silicon and oxygen. Rocks are aggregates (mixtures) of minerals.
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