6 Questions
Match the igneous rock with its primary usage:
Obsidian = Decorative items and jewelry Granite = Construction and building blocks Pumice = Exfoliating personal care products Gabbro = Crushed stone for road base
Match the sedimentary rock with its primary usage:
Conglomerate = Construction as crushed stone Shale = Manufacturing of bricks and fracking Sandstone = Glass manufacturing and construction Breccia = Ornamental stone and construction
Match the rock with its unique feature:
Obsidian = Sharp edges when fractured Gabbro = Durability and strength Basalt = Common use as crushed stone Gneiss = Unique banding caused by high-grade metamorphism
Match the rock with its primary application in construction:
Granite = Countertops, flooring, and building blocks Gabbro = Crushed stone for road base and rail track ballast Basalt = Crushed stone for road base and rail track ballast Siltstone = Building stone applications and decorative aggregates
Match the rock with its unique texture:
Pumice = Lightweight and abrasive texture Obsidian = Sharp edges when fractured Gneiss = Banded texture caused by high-grade metamorphism Breccia = Ornamental stone with unique pattern
Match the rock with its primary usage in manufacturing:
Shale = Manufacturing of bricks and oil extraction Sandstone = Glass manufacturing Gabbro = Construction and crushed stone Basalt = Production of fibers for composite materials
Test your knowledge of igneous rocks and their various uses in construction, personal care, and more. From obsidian to gabbro, learn about the unique applications of each type of rock.
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