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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crystallization through melted materials | form from magma that cools inside the crust or lava that cools on the surface. Magma cools slowly creating large minerals, and lava cools quickly creating small minerals. |
| Minerals in Hot Water Solution | Magma heats water to very high temperatures, when the hot water cools the water and leaves the solution that creates the crystallization. |
| Gemstones | Using minerals such as rubies and sapphires for jewelry |
| Metals | Using minerals such as aluminum, iron, copper, and silver, to make other items we use or want |
| Other Useful Minerals: | Example: talc= talcum powder |