Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Minerals
Abreviations
100
This rock has a fine grain and is rich in iron and magnesium.
What is Bassalt?
100
This rock has thin parallel layers and can be easily split.
What is Schist?
100
this coarse grained rock also contains calcite and iron oxide(rust).
What is Conglomerate?
100
This mineral that can have a glassy or chalky luster has a hardness from 1.5 to 2.0.
What is Gypsum?
100
Ag
What is Silver?
200
This rock is coarse grained, light colored and extremely hard.
What is Granite?
200
This rock has a coarse grain and contains quarts and feldspar.
What is Gneiss?
200
More than 50% ofthis rock is carbonate.
What is Limestone?
200
This gray colored mineral has a hardness of 3 to 3.5.
What is Barite?
200
CaF2
What is Fluorite?
300
This is coarse grained like granite, but has a dark colored.
What is Gabbro?
300
This rock made from limestone, calcite, and dolomite can have a fine or coarse grain.
What is Marble?
300
Daily double! This rock can be medium or fine grained,and composed of many fragments.
What is Sandstone?
300
this mineral contains iron and sulfur and has a metalic luster.
What is Pyrite?
300
CaCO3
What is Calcite?
400
This extrusive rock is light and frothy.
What is Pumice?
400
This rock made from sandstone and chert is also sedimentary.
What is Quartzite?
400
This glassy mineral can have a dark brown or black.
What is Coal?
400
This yellow mineral has a hardness of 3.0.
What is Gold?
400
SiO2
What is Quartz?
500
Mineral question:This mineral has a metalic luster and a 3.5 to 4.0 hardness.
What is Copper Ore?
500
This mineral has a resinous or glassy luster and 2.0 specific gravity.
What is Sulfur?
500
Fe3O2
What is Magnetite?
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