Characteristics of Igneous Rocks
The igneous form of rocks does not include any fossil deposits. ...
Most igneous forms include more than one mineral deposit.
They can be either glassy or coarse.
These usually do not react with acids.
The mineral deposits are available in the form of patches of different sizes.
Characteristics of Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic rocks were once igneous or sedimentary rocks, but have been changed (metamorphosed) as a result of intense heat and/or pressure within the Earth's crust. They are crystalline and often have a “squashed” (foliated or banded) texture. Metamorphic rock falls into two categories, foliated and unfoliated. Most foliated metamorphic rocks originate from regional metamorphism. Some unfoliated metamorphic rocks, such as hornfels, originate only by contact metamorphism, but others can originate either by contact metamorphism or by regional metamorphism. Metamorphic rocks are identified based on grain size, mineral composition, and texture.
Characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks:
Sedimentary rocks can be formed only where sediments are deposited long enough to become compacted and cemented into hard beds or strata. They are the most common rocks exposed on the Earth's surface but are only a minor constituent of the entire crust. Their defining characteristic is that they are formed in layers.