Igneous and metamorphic rocks - Vidyadip

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Igneous and metamorphic rocks

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igneous rocks	Metamorphic rocks
(i) Igneous rocks are rocks formed by cooling and solidifying of molten material.	(i) Rocks formed due to the process of metamorphosis are called metamorphic rocks.
(ii) Igneous rocks are hard and homogeneous.	(ii) Metamorphic rocks are heavy and hard.
(iii) Examples: Basalt, pumice	(iii) Examples: Gneiss, slate

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