Practice mode Soil Science

Which type of rock is the hardest?

Correct answer A. Metamorphic

Explanation

Metamorphic rocks are recrystallised under intense heat and pressure, which compacts them and interlocks their grains, so rocks such as quartzite and gneiss are generally harder than sedimentary rocks.

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