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What is a mineral?

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A special kind of matter that has its own chemical makeup and crystal shape.

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What happens when igneous or sedimentary rocks are pushed deep underground?

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They can collide and one can be pushed under the other, a process related to tectonic plates.

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What is the term for a mineral that allows no light to pass through?

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Opaque.

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Are all gems considered minerals?

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No, not all gems are minerals.

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What type of rock is formed when extreme heat and pressure causes rocks to change?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the process of rocks changing due to heat and pressure called?

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Metamorphism.

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What is the difference between translucent and transparent minerals?

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Translucent minerals allow some light to pass through, while transparent minerals allow all light to pass.