Type of Rocks
There are many different types of rocks. It just depends on where you are when you are looking for them. If you're looking around streams, you may find a lot of quartz. If you're looking in the mountains, then you may find some amethyst. There are people that only study rocks. They are called a geologist. For more information on different types of rocks go to www.wisegeek.com.
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