42677
Editor
Lazzarini, Lorenzo; Pieper, Richard
Title Of Article Chaper
Genesis and classification of rocks
Title Of Journal Book
The deterioration and conservation of stone: notes from the International Venetian Courses on Stone Restoration
Pages
16072
Reference Bibliography
Includes refs.
Publisher
Unesco
Publisher City
Paris
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The article deals with classification of rocks and the most important classification system, based upon their genesis. Following genetic classification rocks are divided into three major groups: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. A detailed classification of these groups (and the related sub-divisions) is presented.
pub_id
42677