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  • Basalt vs. Granite, Gneiss, Marble, Limestone & Shale: Understanding Rock Types
    Out of the list you provided, only basalt is an igneous rock.

    Here's a breakdown of the rock types:

    * Igneous Rocks: Formed from the cooling and solidification of magma (molten rock) or lava. Basalt is a common igneous rock formed from volcanic eruptions.

    * Granite: An igneous rock (specifically, an intrusive igneous rock, meaning it cooled slowly underground).

    * Gneiss: A metamorphic rock, formed from the transformation of existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks) under intense heat and pressure.

    * Marble: A metamorphic rock, formed from the recrystallization of limestone.

    * Limestone: A sedimentary rock, formed from the accumulation of organic materials (like shells and skeletons) and chemical precipitation.

    * Shale: A sedimentary rock, formed from the compaction of clay, silt, and mud.

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