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Petrology
The study of rocks, their composition, texture, and origin.
Definition
The study of rocks, their composition, texture, and origin.
Word Origin
From Greek "petra" (rock) + "logos" (study)
Examples
- •Rock classification
- •Mineral analysis
- •Rock formation processes
Synonyms
rock sciencelithology
Category Information
Category:scientific
Difficulty:advanced
Last Updated:1/1/2024
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