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Rocks and Minerals Vocab Words
Term | Definition |
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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 |