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Rock Descriptions
Physical descriptions of familiar rocks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Obsidian | A smooth, glassy, black rock |
| Pumice | Light in color; lightest in mass compared to other samples |
| Sandstone | Pinkish in color; gritty in texture |
| Soapstone | Marblish, greenish in color; smooth and "soap-like" in texture |
| Marble | White in color and crystalline in appearance |
| Granite | speckled in color, rougher than obsidian. Looks like kitchen countertop. |