What is it?
Rocks that form from particles such as bones, shells, and sediments.
Sedimentary Rocks
If a sedimentary rock was put through intense heat and pressure, it would become a _______ rock.
metamorphic rock
how a mineral breaks along a flat surface
cleavage
Rocks that form from heat and pressure
Metamorphic Rocks
If a metamorphic rock was melted down and formed into magma, and rapidly cools, it would be a ______ rock.
Igneous Rocks
how easily the surface of a mineral can be scratched
hardness
form from molten rock, or magma
Igneous Rocks
If an igneous rocks becomes exposed to rain and becomes broken down into bits of rock. These bits may be moved to a new place by water and settle in layers over time. The igneous rock will become a ______ rock
Sedimentary Rock
the color of a the powder a mineral leaves behind.
streak
features or properties
characteristics
How can I tell the difference between 2 minerals that look exactly the same?
Using different characteristics or properties helps show the difference between one mineral and another.
how light reflects off the surface of a rock mineral
luster
What is the process in which a rock can change different types?
The rock cycle
How can I test hardness?
by striking two minerals with one another. The hardness mineral will remain in one piece. The other will break.
a way of describing the surface of a mineral. Ex. gold, white, green, black.
color