Properties of Minerals
Minerals
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
100
Natural, nonliving solid crystals that make up rocks.
What are minerals?
100
Much of the iron people use come from this mineral.
What is hematite?
100
Igneous rocks form from _____
What is molten rock or magma?
100
Metamorphic is the known as the "_______ one"
What is changing?
100
These rocks are made up of ______.
What is Layers?
200
With a hardness of 10, this is the hardest mineral.
What is a diamond?
200
Metal lead is found in this mineral
What is galena?
200
On Earth's surface, lava cools ______
What is quickly?
200
Metamorphic rocks change from the ______ and _____
What is heat and pressure
200
True or false: The layers on the top of the sedimentary rocks are the older than the layers on the bottom.
What is false?
300
Minerals that break along smooth, flat surfaces have _____
What is cleavage?
300
Lead can block you from ________
What is harmful radiation?
300
Igneous rocks become metamorphic rocks through _____ and _______.
What is heat and pressure?
300
True or false: Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous, sedimentary, and other metamorphic rocks.
What is true?
300
True or false: Limestone and Shale are sedimentary rocks that are used to make cement.
What is True?
400
The property of how a mineral reflects light.
What is luster?
400
This mineral is a good conductor of electricity and heat.
What is copper?
400
Igneous rocks turns to _______ through weathering and erosion.
What is sediments?
400
This rock is used in buildings and sculptures
What is marble?
400
Through melting sedimentary rocks become _____
What is magma?
500
Mineral that is made of calcite and fizzes when vinegar is dropped on it
What is limestone?
500
Copper can be formed with other minerals to form ______ and _______
What is bronze and brass?
500
This rock cools quickly from lava, floats on water, and can be used as a foot scrub.
What is pumice?
500
This rock is formed from shale and used in roofs
What is slate?
500
Through ______ and _____ sedimentary rocks become metamorphic rocks.
What is heat and pressure?
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