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  1. Parent rock

    In the earth sciences, parent rock, also sometimes substratum, is the original rock from which younger rock or soil is formed. In soil formation the parent rock (or parent material) normally has a large influence on the nature of the resulting soil; for example, clay soil is derived from mudstone while sandy soil comes from the weathering of sandstones. Parent rock can be sedimentary, igneous or metamorphic. In the context of metamorphic rocks, the parent rock (or protolith) is the original rock before metamorphism occurred.

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  1. parent rock

    Parent rock, also known as bedrock or source rock, refers to the original rock formation from which soil, sediment, or other geological materials are derived through weathering, erosion, and deposition processes. It serves as the primary source of mineral and organic matter for the formation of soils and plays a crucial role in determining soil composition and characteristics. Parent rock can vary in composition, texture, and hardness, and can range from igneous rocks like granite and basalt to sedimentary rocks like limestone and sandstone.

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  1. Parent rock

    Parent rock refers to the original rock from which something else was formed. It is mainly used in the context of soil formation where the parent rock normally has a large influence on the nature of the resulting soil. The term is also used in the context of metamorphic rocks where again the parent rock refers to the original rock before metamorphism takes place. Parent rocks can be sedimentary, igneous or metamorphic. In these cases, parent rock may be referred to as the protolith. Parent rock is the main source of soil.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of parent rock in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of parent rock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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