Major types of rocks and their characteristics

    They are aggregates or physical mixture of one or more Minerals. Minerals on the other hand are made up of two or more Elements in a definite ratio. They have a definite chemical composition. Crust is made up of more than 2000 minerals, but out of these, 6 are the most abundant and … Read more

Rock Cycle

The Rock Cycle: A Continuous Journey of Transformation The Earth’s surface is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, sculpted by the relentless forces of nature. At the heart of this transformation lies the rock cycle, a continuous process that shapes and reshapes the rocks we see around us. This intricate cycle, driven by the interplay of … Read more

Sedimentary Rocks

The Story in the Stones: A Journey Through Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary rocks, the silent storytellers of Earth’s history, hold within their layers a chronicle of past environments, climates, and life forms. Unlike their igneous and metamorphic counterparts, born from fire and pressure, sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and cementation of sediments, the broken … Read more