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Geology: Chapter 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mineral (Noun) | a solid, nonliving substance found in the Earth that makes up rocks |
| Texture (Noun) | the size, shape, and sorting of the mineral grains in rocks |
| Solidify (Verb) | to make or become hard or solid |
| Obsidian (Noun) | a dark rock or natural glass formed from lava that cooled very quickly |
| Granite (Noun) | a common igneous rock that forms from magma that cooled within Earth's crust |
| Durable (Adjective) | able to last a long time in good condition |
| Compact (Verb) | to closely pack or press together |
| Dissolved (Adjective) | mixed with liquid so no solid pieces are visible anymore |