Igneous Rocks
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Mineral Noun
[min-er-uhl]
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Mineral
A naturally occurring, solid substance with a specific chemical composition that is an ingredient of all rocks.
Example: Quartz is a common mineral found in igneous rocks, showing its crystal structure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Crystal Noun
[kris-tl]
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Crystal
A solid material whose atoms and molecules are arranged in a highly ordered, repeating pattern called a lattice.
Example: The image shows a crystal lattice of sodium chloride, demonstrating the ordered pattern of atoms in a crystal.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Rock Noun
[rok]
Back
Rock
A solid material made up of one or more minerals.
Example: This diagram shows how magma flows into layers of rock, forming igneous rocks as it cools.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Calcite Noun
[kal-sahyt]
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Calcite
A mineral composed of calcium carbonate that is the main component of limestone.
Example: This image shows a calcite crystal, illustrating its structure and appearance as a mineral.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Quartz Noun
[kwawrts]
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Quartz
A common mineral made of silicon dioxide that is the main component of sandstone and often forms six-sided crystals.
Example: Quartz crystals often form six-sided shapes, as seen in this image, illustrating their typical structure.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Granite Noun
[gran-it]
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Granite
A type of rock made of several different minerals combined.
Example: This image shows granite with labels identifying different minerals like feldspar, quartz, and mica, illustrating its composition.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Halite Noun
[hey-lahyt]
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Halite
A mineral, also known as rock salt, with the chemical composition of sodium chloride.
Example: This image shows halite crystals, illustrating the mineral's cubic structure and appearance.
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