Marble rock

Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic rocks Sedimentary rocks Sedimentary rocks are those which are formed by the deposition and lithification of sediments. These are divided into three basic types. 1) clastic sedimentary rocks are those derived from mechanical weathering such as shale, sandstone, breccia and conglomerate. 2) sedimentary rocks derived from precipitation of a solution such as salts and limestone dissolved in water. 3) rocks derived from plants and animals such as coal and some…

The major types of metamorphic rocks are detailed here, which include regional, contact and mechanical metamorphism.

A picture gallery of metamorphic rocks including amphibolite, gneiss, hornfels, marble, novaculite, phyllite, quartzite, schist, skarn, slate and soapstone.

List of all Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rock Types with Pictures and Links to Specific Articles about each Type of Rock.

Metamorphic Rock-> Non-Foliated-> Quartzite-> Marble

Learn more about the major types of igneous rock, which includes plutonic, intrusive, and extrusive igneous rocks.

Photo about Marble cave in carrara tuscany italy. Image of carrara, cave, excavators - 200346

Pictures, Definition, Composition, Colors, Structures, Formation, Geology, Occurrence, and Uses of Gneiss.