Classify the following rocks into Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic.
Granite, sandstone, basalt, coal, marble, quartzite, limestone, obsidian, gypsum, gneiss, slate, dolerite

Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks

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Solution

The rocks mentioned above have been classified in the following table:

Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks

Granite, basalt, obsidian, dolerite Sandstone, coal, gypsum, limestone Quartzite, marble, gneiss, slate

Explanation

Igneous rocks: Granite, basalt, obsidian and dolerite have been classified as igneous rocks. This is because they were formed due to the cooling and solidification of lava beneath or on the Earth's surface.

Sedimentary rocks: Sandstone, coal, gypsum and limestone have been classified as sedimentary rocks. This is because they were formed by the consolidation of the sediments, one layer after the other.

Metamorphic rocks: Quartzite, marble, gneiss and slate have been classified as metamorphic rocks. This is because they were formed after igneous and sedimentary rocks underwent a change in their physical form and characteristics . This occurred due to being subjected to extreme heat and pressure.

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Igneous Rocks	Sedimentary Rocks	Metamorphic Rocks
Granite, basalt, obsidian, dolerite	Sandstone, coal, gypsum, limestone	Quartzite, marble, gneiss, slate

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