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Which of the following is not a physical classification of rocks?(a) Stratified rocks(b) Unstratified rocks(c) Calcareous rocks(d) Foliated rocksThe question was posed to me in a national level competition.Question is from Stones topic in section Air Conditioning, Thermal Insulation, Stones & Ferrous Metals of Construction & Building Materials

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The CORRECT answer is (c) CALCAREOUS ROCKS

To explain: According to PHYSICAL classification, rocks are divided into three types. These are STRATIFIED rocks, unstratified rocks and foliated rocks. Physical classification of rocks is based on their general structure. Calcareous rock is a type of rock based on chemical classification.



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