Mineral Uses/Igneous Rock

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What mineral is commonly used in pencils?

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Graphite

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What is the cooling rate of igneous rocks that form from lava that cools quickly?

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Rapid cooling

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What mineral is the primary source of common table salt?

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Halite

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Which mineral is known for its use in dentistry, medicine, jewelry, art, and computers, and can be stretched thinner than human hair?

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Gold

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What mineral is used to make computer chips, glass, ceramics, abrasives, and sweeteners?

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Silica

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What is the process called when molten rock cools and solidifies to form igneous rock?

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Crystallization

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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Intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks

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What is the primary difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks cool quickly on the surface.

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What is the term for the texture of igneous rocks that cool slowly and have large crystals?

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Phaneritic texture

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What is the term for the texture of igneous rocks that cool quickly and have small crystals?

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Aphanitic texture