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Rocks and Minerals Vocab Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metamorphic Rock | A rock formed by heat and pressure |
| Sedimentary Rock | A rock formed by the compaction and cementation of sediment |
| Igneous Rock | A rock formed by the cooling of magma |
| Rock Cycle | The cycle that all rocks go through |
| Intrusive | Inside of the Earth |
| Extrusive | Outside of the Earth |
| Luster | The shininess of a mineral |
| Metallic | When a mineral has a metal-like look |
| Diamond (10) | The hardest level on the hardness scale |
| The 5 testable properties of a mineral | magnetism, luster, color, hardness, streak |