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   Rock (geology)) is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloids. It forms the fundamental building blocks of the Earth's outer layer, the lithosphere, and comprises a significant portion of planetary bodies throughout the Solar System. The study of rocks, petrology, seeks to understand their composition, origin, and relationship to geological processes. Rocks are categorized based on their mineralogical composition and the manner in …