Types of rocks
Across
- 1. An igneous rock characterised by its texture; with many holes.
- 6. A rock formed when shale or mudstone undergoes metamorphism.
- 7. A non-clastic sedimentary rock formed from the remains of plants and animals.
- 9. A type of rock made from compacted and cemented sediment.
- 11. A sedimentary rock made from compacted sand.
- 12. A coarse-grained igneous rock often used for countertops.
- 13. One of the three major rock types; made from cooled magma.
Down
- 2. A sedimentary rock with large, rounded pebbles.
- 3. An extrusive igneous, fine-grained rock commonly found on the seafloor.
- 4. The term that describes rocks that are lighter in colour and rich in Si.
- 5. A feature commonly used to distinguish metamorphic rocks.
- 8. The parent rock; the type of rock before metamorphism occurs.
- 10. An extrusive igneous rock with a glassy texture.