Types Of Rocks: Classification And Formation
Classifying Rocks Based on Their FormationRocks are usually classified based on their mode of formation, texture and chemical and mineral composition. Considering these parameters, the three main classes or types of rock formation are: metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous (Science Learning Hub, 2011).
These rocks form as a result of collection, deposition and accumulation of remains of living and non-living things, including soil par…