They are classified into three main types: stony, iron, and stony-iron. The Hoba meteorite in Namibia is the largest known meteorite, weighing about 60 tons.

Rock is a solid mass of minerals that have joined together over time. Rocks are natural and not man-made. There are different types of rocks and the type depends on the minerals that they are made ...

Date: January 17, 2020 Source: Duke University Summary: Engineers have devised a model that can predict the early mechanical behaviors and origins of an earthquake in multiple types of rock.

Learn about different types of rocks with these interactive learning resources for KS2 Science students aged 7-11 from BBC Bitesize.