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Igneous and sedimentary rocks

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Igneous rocksSedimentary rocks
(i) Igneous rocks are rocks formed by cooling and solidifying of molten materials.(i) Rocks that are formed through deposition and compaction of sediments, especially rock particles transported by rivers, glaciers, wind, etc., are called sedimentary rocks.
(ii) Igneous rocks are hard and homogeneous.(ii) Sedimentary rocks are generally brittle and light weight.
(iii) Examples: Basalt, pumice(iii) Examples: Sandstone, limestone, shale, corals

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