Rocks and Minerals
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- 2. when magma or lava cool, this is the type of rock that forms
- 7. this mineral has a green-ish appearance, and sometimes forms the gemstone peridot
- 9. marble is this type of rock
- 11. this extrusive igneous rock is glass-like
- 15. this is also known as rock salt
- 17. this is one of the most common minerals on Earth, and it can come in many colors (including rose & smoky)
- 18. sandstone is this type of rock
- 19. this is an organic, combustible sedimentary rock formed from layers of ancient plants
- 20. heat and ____ can create metamorphic rock
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- 1. when a metamorphic rock has visible layers, it is...
- 3. this is an extremely soft, powdery mineral with a Mohs hardness value of 1
- 4. this type of metamorphism occurs when rock is very slightly melted by underground volcanic activity
- 5. this is a 10 on the mohs hardness scale
- 6. this sedimentary rock can become the metamorphic rock marble
- 8. this is an extrusive igneous rock that often forms at the bottom of the ocean
- 10. this mineral forms flaky sheets, and is often used in makeup products to add sparkle
- 12. a metamorphic rock that forms from granite
- 13. wind and water can cause pieces of rock to break off, a process known as...
- 14. this is a type of sedimentary rock formed from pieces of sediment
- 16. this is the term that describes how a mineral reflects light