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Minerals And Rocks
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Name the main classes of rocks.

Answer

There are many different kinds of rocks which are grouped under three families on the basis of their mode of formation. They are:
1. Igneous Rock
2. Sedimentary Rock
3. Methamorphic Rock

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Write the examples of igneous rocks.

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Write some main sedimentary rocks.

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State one example of hard rock and soft rock.

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