How does igneous rock relate to sedimentary?

Sediment can come from various sources, including igneous rock that has been broken down by weathering and erosion into loose material. For example, sand is largely formed by particles of silica dioxide, commonly known as “quartz”, which is a defining constituent of granite — an igneous rock. read more

Igneous rock is any type of molten rock that has cooled and solidified. Sedimentary rock is formed out of particles of loose material, know as sediment. Sediment can come from various sources, including igneous rock that has been broken down by weathering and erosion into loose material. read more

Metamorphic rock, which comes from the Greek to "change form," is formed by applying great pressure and temperature to existing rock converting it into a new distinct type of rock. Igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and even other metamorphic rocks and be modified into metamorphic rocks. read more