The repeating pattern of a mineral's particles forms a solid called a(an) -----------

_____________ is the hardest known mineral.

Most minerals do NOT split apart evenly, Instead, they have a characteristic type of __________________.

The softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale is _________.

Rock that forms from the cooling of magma below the surface or lava at the surface is called _____________ rock.

Igneous rock that formed from lava that erupted onto Earth's surface is called ______ rock.

_______ is the process in which running water, wind or ice loosen and carry away rock fragments.

_________ rocks have their grains arranged in parallel layers or bands.

Heat and pressure deep beneath Earth's surface can change any rock into ___________.

A series of processes on Earth's surface and in the crust and mantle that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another is called ___________.

Shiny, metallic and pearly are terms used to describe

Igneous rocks that formed beneath Earth's surface are ____________ rocks.

High Pressure can change an igneous rock into a(an) _________ rock

Dissolved materials and particles of sediment stick together to form sedimentary rock in a process called

The carrying away of rock fragments by water, wind, or ice is called ______________ an important process in the formation of sedimentary rock.

Small solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things are called.

A rounded hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals is a ______________

what is the process that is occurring at D?

What is the process that is occurring at A?

What is the process that is occurring at B?

What is needed for process A to end and B to begin?

What is the major rock group that is represented by B?

What is the major rock group that is represented by C?

What is the major rock group that is represented by E?

How can rock group C change into rock group B?