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    The document describes different types of rocks, including sedimentary (conglomerate, sandstone, limestone), metamorphic (quartzite, gneiss), and igneous (basalt, diorite, granite) rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from compression of sediments and can be used for construction. Metamorphic rocks form under heat and pressure and are used for countertops and flooring. Igneous rocks like basalt and granite solidify from lava or magma and are commonly used decoratively.

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    The document describes different types of rocks, including sedimentary (conglomerate, sandstone, limestone), metamorphic (quartzite, gneiss), and igneous (basalt, diorite, granite) rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from compression of sediments and can be used for construction. Metamorphic rocks form under heat and pressure and are used for countertops and flooring. Igneous rocks like basalt and granite solidify from lava or magma and are commonly used decoratively.

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    The document describes different types of rocks, including sedimentary (conglomerate, sandstone, limestone), metamorphic (quartzite, gneiss), and igneous (basalt, diorite, granite) rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from compression of sediments and can be used for construction. Metamorphic rocks form under heat and pressure and are used for countertops and flooring. Igneous rocks like basalt and granite solidify from lava or magma and are commonly used decoratively.

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    TYPES OF ROCKS

    SEDIMENTARY

    METAMORPHIC

    IGNEOUS

    Conglomerate Andesite
    As its name suggests, a conglomerate appears as a Andesite is a volcanic stone that, although found around the
    conglomeration many smaller rocks. This sedimentary rock is world is most prevalent in the Andes Mountains ( thus its name).
    made from stones, pebbles, or grains fused together and Sporting a speckled grey or blue-grey appearance, andesite is
    surrounded by a matrix of fine-grained sediments. Conglomerate sometimes used to make decorative tiles, statues, or stone garden
    are common and can be found all over the world – if you’ve spents features. It has few industrial uses, occasionally being used as a
    Sandstone Quartzite
    As its name suggests, a conglomerate appears as a
    conglomeration many smaller rocks. This sedimentary rock is
    made from stones, pebbles, or grains fused together and
    surrounded by a matrix of fine-grained sediments. Conglomerate
    are common and can be found all over the world – if you’ve spents

    Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed of sand-size grains of


    a fair amount of time outdoors, chances are you’ve seen some.
    The stone has few commercial uses, though some attractive
    specimens can be used decoratively.
    Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed under immense heat and
    rocks, minerals, or organic material. It might be crushed for road pressure in the earth. It can be polished to a glassy shine, and its
    and bridge construction projects. Due to its weather-resistant beautiful colors and patterns make it popular for use as kitchen
    nature, it is often used to construct buildings, fireplaces, and countertops, stairs, and flooring. Commercial uses include
    outdoor furniture. Underground sandstone layers can be making roofing tiles and using the crushed stone in road
    groundwater aquifers or oil and natural gas reservoirs. construction.

    Limestone Gneiss
    Limestone is a famous and widespread sedimentary rock that is
    Both igneous and sedimentary rocks may be metamorphosed to
    composed mainly of calcium carbonate crystals. Many iconic
    form gneiss, pronounced “nice” which is formed at very high
    geologic formations, including the White Cliffs of Dover, Bryce
    temperature and pressures. Often sporting beautiful bands or
    Canyon of Utah, and Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, were formed
    wave patterns, gneiss can be cut and polished to be used for
    primarily through the erosion patterns of this relatively soft stone.
    ornamental stones, tiles, gravestones, and flooring.
    Limestone is used in roads and buildings, is a key component in
    concrete, and is a part of household products ranging from dyes
    to toothpaste.

    Basalt
    Basalt is a dark, iconic rock that forms when lava rapidly cools.
    Many famous geological structures, including the Giant’s
    Causeway in the UK and the Devil’s Postpile in California, are
    made from basalt. Though relatively uniform in color and texture,
    the rock may take in many fascinating shapes, ranging from
    towering, perfectly angled hexagonal columns to billowy basalt
    (formed when lava cools underwater).

    Diorite
    Diorite rock has a contrasting mix of black and white mineral
    grains. The most famous diorite sculpture is the Code of
    Hammurabi, a black pillar inscribed with Bablylonian laws.
    Diorite accepts a bright polish and can be attractive as a gemstone.
    It is used in the construction of roads and buildings and is cut and
    polished for building facings.

    Iconic, recognizable, and widespread, granite is a rock that even


    Granite non-geologists are usually familiar with. Coming in a variety of
    colors and often exhibiting beautiful speckling or patterns, granite is
    sometimes polished and used decoratively for countertops, tiles,
    stone buildings, monuments, and more.

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