Earth
The hot liquid portion of the center layer of the earth made of iron and nickel
Outer core
obsidian looks like shiny glass it is an example of
extrusive igneous rock
The earth system that is made-up of solid and molten rock soil and sediment
Geosphere
a mineral such as calcium and sulfur that is easy to find
Common mineral
The movement of sediment from one location to another on Earth's surface
Erosion
semisolid layer makes up most of the earths mass and volume
mantle
rock that forms from cooled magma and lava
igneous
breaking of a mineral along a smooth straight line
cleavage
Skilled person who cuts polishes and engraves gemstones
lapidary
A material that can tucks electricity well
Metal
A pocket or strip of mineral within the earths layers
Vein
marble does not break into flat sheets but into sharp pieces marble is
non foliated metamorphic rock
Rock that is banded or layered in appearance and splits into flat sheets is what type of metamorphic rock
Foliated
the amount and quality of light that a mineral reflects
luster
The large pieces of the earth's lithosphere that float on molten rock in the mantle are called
Plates
most minerals are found in the earths
crust
most rocks that formed during the flood are
sedimentary rocks
Rock that forms when magma cools and hardens under Earth's surface is what type of igneous rock
Intrusive
A gemstone such as a Ruby or a diamond it is hard and rare
Precious stone
a mineral that is usually strong and easy to shape
metal
loose material on earth surface used to grow plants
Soil
a rock that formed from cooled magma
igneous
Small bits of weathered rock produced by physical weathering
Sediment
A mineral that can be cut and polished for use
Gemstone
The upper section of the geosphere that is made-up of the crust and the upper layer of the mantle
Lithosphere