Types Of Rock PDF

4 Pics 1 Word What’s the difference between a rock & mineral?  MINERAL ROCK naturally occurring aggregate of one or more inorganic element or minerals, compound body of undifferentiated orderly internal structur...

4 Pics 1 Word What’s the difference between a rock & mineral?  MINERAL ROCK naturally occurring aggregate of one or more inorganic element or minerals, compound body of undifferentiated orderly internal structure mineral matter. and characteristic *Common rocks include chemical composition granite, basalt, limestone, and crystal form sandstone. physical properties *quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, olivine, and calcite.  MINERAL ROCK *quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, granite, basalt, limestone, and olivine, and calcite. sandstone. TYPES OF ROCKS Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic  What are igneous rocks? Igneous rocks (from the Latin word for fire) form when hot, molten rock crystallizes and solidifies. The melt originates deep within the Earth near active plate boundaries or hot spots, then rises toward the surface.  What are igneous rocks? Igneous rocks are divided into two groups, intrusive or extrusive Intrusive – Inside Extrusive - Outside QUICK STEP ON A LAVA LAVA FLOW What are sedimentary rocks? Sedimentary rocks are formed from pre- existing rocks or pieces of once-living organisms. They form from deposits that accumulate on the Earth's surface. Sedimentary rocks often have distinctive layering or bedding What are sedimentary rocks? Many of the picturesque views of the desert southwest show mesas and arches made of layered sedimentary rock. Common Sedimentary Rocks: Common sedimentary rocks include sandstone... DOLOMITE BEACH What are metamorphic rocks? Metamorphic rocks form when rocks are subjected to high heat, high pressure, hot mineral-rich fluids or, more commonly, some combination of these factors. What are metamorphic rocks? Conditions like these are found deep within the Earth or where tectonic plates... MARBLE QUARRY DIAMOND  RECAP ROCK CYCLE