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Distinguish the Igneous rock and sedimentary rock.

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Distinguish the Igneous rock and sedimentary rock.

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Igneous rocks:

  • Formed by the solidification of molten magma. 
  • Classified into 2 types: 
  • Extrusive and Intrusive Igneous rocks. 
  • Crystalline in nature. 
  • Hard in nature.

Sedimentary rocks:

  • Formed by the sediments derived and deposited by various agents.
  • Classified into 3 types:
  • Organic, Mechanical, Chemical sedimentary rocks. 
  • Non – crystalline rocks 
  • Soft and get eroded easily.
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