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Rock Classification - XML

Rock classification is a fundamental framework in geology for systematically categorizing rocks based on their origin and formation processes. This classification system divides rocks into three main categories: igneous rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma, sedimentary rocks formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments, and metamorphic rocks formed from the alteration of existing rocks by heat and pressure. This classification is universally used worldwide and serves as foundational knowledge in various fields including earth science research, resource exploration, civil engineering, and environmental assessment.

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<items>
  <item>
    <code>1</code>
    <slug>igneous-rock</slug>
    <name>Igneous Rock</name>
    <description>Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.</description>
    <formationProcess>Formed from cooling and solidification of magma</formationProcess>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>2</code>
    <slug>sedimentary-rock</slug>
    <name>Sedimentary Rock</name>
    <description>Rocks formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments.</description>
    <formationProcess>Formed from compaction and cementation of sediments</formationProcess>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>3</code>
    <slug>metamorphic-rock</slug>
    <name>Metamorphic Rock</name>
    <description>Rocks formed from the alteration of existing rocks by heat and pressure.</description>
    <formationProcess>Formed under intense heat and pressure</formationProcess>
  </item>
</items>