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Granite Granite is a common igneous rock

that is composed of feldspar,
quartz, and mica. It is a very
strong and durable rock that is
often used in construction.

Basalt Basalt is a common igneous rock

that is composed of feldspar and
pyroxene. It is a dark-colored rock
that is often found in lava flows.

Rhyolite Rhyolite is a common igneous

rock that is composed of feldspar
and quartz. It is a light-colored
rock that is often found in volcanic
ash deposits.

Andesite Andesite is a common igneous

rock that is composed of feldspar,
pyroxene, and amphibole. It is a
medium-colored rock that is often
found in volcanic ash deposits.

Obsidia Obsidian is a common igneous

n rock that is composed of glass. It
is a dark-colored rock that is often
found in volcanic flows.
Conglomerat Conglomerate is a
e common sedimentary rock
that is composed of
rounded pebbles and
cobbles. It is a light-
colored rock that is often
found in riverbeds and lake
beds.

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Limestone Limestone is a common
sedimentary rock that is
composed of calcium
carbonate. It is a light-
colored rock that is often
found in coral reefs and
caves.

Shale Shale is a common

sedimentary rock that is
composed of clay
minerals. It is a dark-
colored rock that is often
found in riverbeds and lake
beds.

Sandstone Sandstone is a common

sedimentary rock that is
composed of sand grains.
It is a light-colored rock
that is often found in beach
sand and riverbeds.
Pumice Pumice is a common
igneous rock that is
composed of glass and
bubbles. It is a light-
colored rock that is often
found in volcanic ash
deposits.

Quartzite Quartzite is a common

metamorphic rock that is
composed of quartz. It is a light-
colored rock that is often found in
mountain ranges.

Marble Marble is a common metamorphic

rock that is composed of calcium
carbonate. It is a light-colored
rock that is often found in caves
and mountain ranges.

Slate Slate is a common metamorphic

rock that is composed of clay
minerals. It is a fine-grained rock
that is often found in mountain
ranges.
Schist Schist is a common metamorphic
rock that is composed of mica and
quartz. It is a banded rock that is
often found in mountain ranges.

Gneiss Gneiss is a common metamorphic

rock that is composed of feldspar,
quartz, and mica. It is a banded
rock that is often found in
mountain ranges.

Soapstone Soapstone is a common

metamorphic rock that is
composed of talc. It is a soft,
green rock that is often used in
soap dishes and countertops.

Quartzite Quartzite is a common

metamorphic rock that is
composed of quartz. It is a light-
colored rock that is often found
in mountain ranges.
Marble Marble is a common
metamorphic rock that is
composed of calcium carbonate.
It is a light-colored rock that is
often found in caves and
mountain ranges.

Slate Slate is a common metamorphic

rock that is composed of clay
minerals. It is a fine-grained rock
that is often found in mountain
ranges.

Soapstone Soapstone is a common

metamorphic rock that is
composed of talc. It is a soft,
green rock that is often used in
soap dishes and countertops.