CH Rocks and Minerals

What is the special property of the minerals in the next picture?

A rock that contains a metal or other useful mineral that can be mined and sold at a profit is called _________.

Ore

Most minerals do NOT split apart evenly. Instead, they break along jagged edges. This is called _________.

DOUBLE POINTS!!! What is the hardest known mineral? What is the softest mineral?

The repeating pattern of a mineral’s particles and atoms forms a solid called a ___________.

Which type of mine often has a network of tunnels that extend deep into the ground, following the veins of ore?

What do you call a solid mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal? Ex. Stainless Steel

When all the grains in a rock are very large and easy to see, the rock texture is described as ________.

Coarse

What substance that is rich in carbon is mixed with iron ore in the process of smelting?

COKE (not the drink)

Igneous rock that formed from lava that erupted onto Earth’s surface is called ________.

Extrusive (Exit….Exterior)

The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it is called _________.

The sedimentary rock formed when water deposits tiny particles of clay in very thin, flat layers is called ________. Hint: This rock becomes Slate.

Shale

Heat and pressure deep beneath Earth’s surface can change any rock into _______ ______.

Metamorphic Rock

What STEPS in the rock cycle would be required to change obsidian into sandstone?

What name is given to a mixture of minerals and other materials?

The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together is called __________.

Cementation

What does inorganic mean?

Not Living Not From a Living Thing

A narrow channel or slab of a mineral that is different from the surrounding rock is called a ________.

Vein

A hard, colorful mineral that has a brilliant or glassy luster, and is often used in decorations is called a __________.

or GEMSTONE

The term used to describe how light is reflected from a mineral’s surface is ________.

Gold has a metallic luster.

Halite and Gypsum are minerals formed by what process?

Draw the Rock Cycle. Label all stages AND changes.

Just Kidding…..

Complete all work and study.