In this article we are going to learn about rocks and their types. How rocks are formed and what are their most important and famous types, we'll discuss in this topic Let's start. Rocks : R ocks are made up of different types of minerals. Minerals are naturally occurring solid organic material that constitutes rocks. Types of rocks: Rocks are of three types: Igneous rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks Here's a little table to understand basics of these rocks: Characteristics Igneous rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks Formation Formed by cooling of lava By the cementation and calcification of rocks pieces Formed under immense heat and pressure Types Two types: Extrusive Intrusive Three types: Clastic Bioclastic/Organic Crystalline Two types: Foliated Non foliated Example Granite, Basalt Rock salt, limestone, sandstone Marble, Let's look at these rock types in detail: Igneous ro...