Question
Explain the difference between igneous rocks and rocky rocks.

Answer

Sr. no Igneous rocks   Rocky rocks
$1$ These types of rocks are formed by forming the earth's crust on the earth's surface or in the interior. $1$ These rocks are formed by the accumulation of sediments at the bottom of the sea or ocean due to the deposition of erosion factors.
$2$ Fire plays an important role in the formation of these rocks. $2$ Water plays an important role in the formation of these rocks.
$3$ Volcanic rocks do not form layers. $3$ Rocky rocks have a layer formation.
$4$ The mantle of the earth's crust plays a major role in its formation. $4$ Rainwater and sea water play a major role in its construction.
$5$ These rocks have the mantle of the earth's crust. $5$ It contains sand, clay, silt, gravel, mud, as well as fossils of plants and animals.
$6$ There are three subtypes of these rocks, extruded median or subsoil, depending on the action of groundwater or magma. $6$ Rocky rocks also have subtypes of sandy loam or carbonated depending on the minerals they contain.
$7$ Minerals like gold, silver, nickel, copper, mica etc. are found in these rocks. $7$ Minerals like coal, mineral oil, natural gas, limestone etc. are found in these rocks.
$8$ Since these rocks are the oldest rocks on earth, they are called primary rocks. $8$ These rocks are not called primary rocks because of the formation action these rocks are called new rocks.

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