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Rocks: Rocks are a composed of one or more minerals. A rock can be made up of only one mineral or, as shown in the figure, a rock can be made up of a number of different minerals. So, rocks are composed of one or more minerals and minerals are composed of one or more elements. Previous Item: Why should we study rocks? Go Up: Learn About Rocks
FIND OUT MORE. Earthâs crust is made of rock, and rock is made of natural substances called MINERALS. There are three main types of rockâsedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock.Each type is produced in different ways. The oldest rocks on Earth were formed about 3.8 billion years ago.INERALS. CRYSTALS. GEMSTONES. FIND OUT MORE. Earthâs crust is made of rock, and rock is made of natural substances called MINERALS. There are three main types of rockâsedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock. Each type is produced in different ways.