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Sedimentary Rocks and the Rock Cycle
www.dnr.sc.govIgneous rocks are formed by the cooling of molten magma or lava near, at, or below the Earth’s surface. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the lithification of inorganic and organic sediments deposited at or near the Earth’s surface. Metamorphic rocks are formed when preexisting rocks are transformed into new rocks by elevated heat
Chapter 22: Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
www3.nd.eduMetamorphic Rocks • Metamorphic rocks are classified on the basis of texture and composition (either mineralogical or chemical) • Unlike igneous rocks, which have been plagued by a proliferation of local and specific names, metamorphic rock names are surprisingly simple and flexible • May choose some prefix-type modifiers to attach
Mineral Identification Table
reynolds.asu.edurocks*, ancient iron-rich sedimentary rocks, soil, zones of weathering, veins. Iron ore and red pigment in paints. Mafic Minerals (Na, Ca, Mg, Fe, Al Silicates) Luster nonmetallic. Color dark green to black. Hardness 6. Cleavage 2 directions at nearly 90º (pyroxene) and 2 directions at 60º and 120º (amphibole). Dark-colored igneous rocks and ...
Geologic Map of Washington State - USGS
ngmdb.usgs.govmetamorphic rocks Mesozoic amphibolite Mesozoic–Paleozoic amphibolite Tertiary–Cretaceous gneiss Mesozoic gneiss Paleozoic gneiss Tertiary–Cretaceous orthogneiss Mesozoic orthogneiss Mesozoic migmatite and mixed metamorphic and igneous rocks Glaciers and ice fields ƒi Tectonic zones; areas of intense cataclasis, including mylonitization ...
Make a Volcano Lesson Plan - Purdue University
extension.purdue.eduIgneous rocks are formed from magma that is cooled and hardened into rock. Magma moves toward the surface of the Earth filling in cracks, forcing its way between the layers of other rocks, and occupying large spaces as the surrounding rock is melted or pushed aside. All of …
5.2 Igneous Rocks - Earth science
earthtoleigh.com1. Which is a fine-grained igneous rock made up primarily of pyroxene and plagioclase feldspar? a. granite b. gabbro c. basalt d. rhyolite 2.
The University of the State of New York • THE STATE ...
newyorkscienceteacher.comIGNEOUS ROCKS Non- crystalline Glassy Basaltic Glass Obsidian (usually appears black) less than 1 mm Fine Rhyolite Andesite Basalt Peri- 1 mm to 10 mm Coarse dotite Granite Diorite Gabbro Pegmatite 10 mm or larger Very Coarse Scoria Vesicular (gas pockets) Dunite Non-vesicular Non-vesicular Vesicular Basaltic Glass Vesicular Basalt Vesicular ...
Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2019
revisionworld.comAug 22, 2019 · • Metamorphic and igneous rocks are generally more resistant to erosion and reflect past volcanic activity • So form higher ground with mountainous areas in much of Scotland and North Wales as a result • Higher ground more likely to be moorland with imposing landscapes and much surface rock/scree
IGNEOUS ROCKS - msnucleus.org
msnucleus.orgthroughout Earth’s history. Review with students the th ree types including igneous, ... This reader emphasizes how all igneous rocks are ... of igneous rocks are the original rock that was melted and the cooling history of the molten rocks.
Igneous Rocks - Rocks And Minerals 4 U
www.rocksandminerals4u.com12 Igneous Rocks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 www.rocksandminerals4u.com ACROSS 2 the name given to molten rock from volcanos 6 a vent for extrusive igneous rocks