You may not realize it, but there's more to rocks than meets the eye. All rocks are not the same and, in this business, it is important to understand the differences between them. So, let's talk about the science behind the rocks under your feet!

What is geology? Geology is the study of the earth's history, the materials that make the earth and how these materials change over time. There are hundreds of kinds of rocks covering the earth. These rocks are divided into three classes.

Igneous rocks are very hard and form from the hardening of rock in its molten state, such as lava from volcanic eruptions.

Trap Rock

Gabbro

Pegmatite

Granite

Metamorphic rocks form from other rock that has been exposed to extreme heat and pressure over millions of years to eventually form new minerals.

Quartzite

Slate

Amphibolite

Marble

Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments in water or from the air. Sediments are rock particles, animal remains, plant remains or a mixture of all three. Sedimentary rocks have several layers that can be seen.

Limestone

Siltstone

Shale

Sandstone