Rocks & Properties of Minerals

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What does limestone turn into when subjected to heat and pressure?

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Marble

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What does shale turn into when subjected to heat and pressure?

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Slate

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What are igneous rocks formed from?

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Molten rock

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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When a mineral breaks into flat, smooth pieces.

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What is the purpose of using a white tile in mineral identification?

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To determine a rock or mineral's streak.

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What type of rock is formed from sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called when rocks change due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphism.

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the Mohs scale used for?

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To measure the hardness of minerals.

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What is an example of an igneous rock?

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Granite.