Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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The earth crust is majorly composed of rocks and products of rock weathering. The aggregation of one or more mineral generally in the form of a solid object is termed a rock. The common examples of rock are Granite, Basalt, Diorite, Gabbro, Limestone etc.

The particles on the earth crust are changing from one form to another and the including process are collectively called the rock cycle. 

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