Talk:List of rock types
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Explanation of changes
[change source]In general, to make the list more useful.
- 1. Shorter, for example by leaving out many igneous terms of little use except to an expert.
- 2. Better aligned to enWP e.g. by indicating the class of rock by initials.
- 3. including enWP definitions; simplification later.
Macdonald-ross (talk) 19:25, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
There are three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. An igneous rock is formed by cooled magma that hardens. A sedimentary rock is tiny rocks in rivers and streams that loose water in them and form bigger rocks when more rocks come together. A metamorphic rock is a softer rock with a lot of minerals in it and the minerals make the rock softer (there is also different types of fluids).