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The following is an example of igneous rocks. It is not an all inclusive list but a brief
pictorial list of some common igneous rocks.
Dacite lava is most often light gray, but can be dark gray
to black. It is one of the most common rock types
associated with enormous Plinian-style eruptions.
All pictures of igneous rocks are courtesy of the USGS - United States Geological Survey
with the exception of granite. Discriptions are adapted from the USGS. The table below
shows examples of common metamorphic rocks. Clicking on the name of the rock will
bring up a larger picture and a description of the rock type in a new window.
The table below shows examples of common clastic sedimentary rocks. They are listed
by grain size in decending order. Grain size is one factor in classifying sedimentary
rocks. Clicking on the name of the rock will bring up a larger picture and a description of
the rock type in a new window.