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Their mineral composition depends on the source rock, but common minerals include quartz, feldspar, and clay minerals   Composition of Clastic Sedimentary Rocks  
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Primarily composed of calcium carbonate   Limestone  
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Clastic sedimentary; has excellent properties for retaining oil and gas, making it an important source rock for fossil fuels   Shale  
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Crucial role in understanding the Earth's geological history and has various applications in industries such as resource exploration, earthquake studies and environmental assessment   Petrology  
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cools rapidly; smaller mineral crystals   Extrusive Igneous Rock - Cooling Rate  
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typically in Earth's surface; volcanic eruptions   Extrusive Igneous Rock - Occurrence  
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composed mainly of alkali feldspars and small amount of quartz   Syenite  
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fine-grained; one of the most common rocks and known for its dark color and columnar jointing   Basalt  
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range of textures, from crystalline to fine-grained.   Chemical Sedimentary  
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formed from the accumulation of shells and other organic remains of marine organisms   Limestone  
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clastic sedimentary; often found in riverbeds and alluvial fan deposits   Conglomerate  
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formed from the alteration of pre-existing rocks (either igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks) through changes in temperature, pressure, and/or the presence of chemically active fluids.   Metamorphic Rocks  
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lack the layered or banded appearance seen in foliated rock   Non-Foliated  
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igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic   Classification of Rocks  
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solidification of molten rock material called magma or lava   Igneous Rocks  
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beneath the Earth's surface when the molten magma cools and solidifies slowly within the Earth's crust   Intrusive Igneous Rock  
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cool slowly; larger mineral crystals   Intrusive Igneous Rock - Cooling Rate  
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coarse-grained / rough surface   Intrusive Igneous Rocks - Texture  
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darker due to the presence of minerals like mica, pyroxene, amphibole   Intrusive Igneous Rocks - Color  
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Common examples of Intrusive Rocks   Granite Diorite Gabbro Pegmatite  
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exposed at the surface through erosion and tectonic forces over long geological periods   Intrusive Igneous Rocks - Exposure  
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form on or near the Earth's surface when the molten magma or lava cools and solidifies quickly   Extrusive Igneous Rocks  
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fine grained   Extrusive Igneous Rock - Texture  
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lighter due to a lower concentration of dark minerals   Extrusive Igneous Rock - Color  
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Common examples of Extrusive Igneous Rocks   Basalt Andesite Rhyolite Obsidian  
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composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, mica   Granite  
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commonly used as a building material due to its durability, and attractive appearance   Granite  
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reddish-brown in color   Syenite  
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composed of plagiocase feldspar, biotite, hornblende   Diorite  
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speckled appearance due to the presence of dark-colored minerals   Diorite  
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composed mainly of calcium-rich plagiocase feldspar and pyroxene   Gabbro  
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commonly used as dimension stone in construction   Gabbro  
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known for its exceptionally large crystals and is a valuable source of gemstones   Pegmatite  
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contains rare minerals   Pegmatite  
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medium-grained; similar in basalt in composition; commonly used in road construction due to its durability   Dolerite  
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form through the accumulation and lithification (compaction and cementation) of sediments   Sedimentary Rocks  
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rock fragments are called ____   Clasts  
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form from the accumulation and lithification of mineral and rock fragments   Clastic Sedimentary Rock  
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How are the clasts transported before deposition and lithification?   Water, Wind, or Ice  
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Have a clastic or detrital texture, with individual clasts visible to the naked eye   Clastic Sedimentary - Texture  
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can be well-sorted (similar-sized clasts) or poorly sorted (mixed-sized clasts).   Clastic Sedimentary - Sorting  
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form from the accumulation and lithification of organic materials such as plant debris and animal remains   Organic Sedimentary Rock - Origin  
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typically form in environments with abundant organic matter, like swamps, lakes, and ocean floors   Organic Sedimentary Rock - Environment  
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What type of decomposition does the organic material of Organic Sedimentary Rocks udergo before being compacted and cemented   Partial Decomposition  
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often have a fine-grained texture, but this can vary.   Texture of Organic Sedimentary  
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primarily organic carbon, which can become concentrated and turn into coal or oil shale   Organic Sedimentary Rock Composition  
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often contain fossils, including plant remains and sometimes marine organisms.   Organic Sedimentary Rock  
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form from the precipitation of minerals from solution (usually in water)   Chemical Sedimentary Rock  
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often form in environments with evaporation or where mineral-rich water interacts with existing rocks.   Chemical Sedimentary Rock  
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usually created through chemical processes, often in aqueous environments.   Origin of Chemical Sedimentary Rock  
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composed mainly of sand-sized grains of mineral, rock, or organic material   Sandstone  
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clastic sedimentary; used as building material and in production of glass   Sandstone  
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chemical sedimentary; widely used in construction and as a raw material in cement manufacturing   Limestone  
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fine-grained; composed of mud-sized particles   Shale  
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composed of rounded pebbles or cobbles embedded in a matrix of sand or silt   Conglomerate  
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composed of angular fragments of rock or mineral grains   Breccia  
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clastic sedimentary; formed through the accumulation of fragmented material in fault zones or near the base of a mountain   Breccia  
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have a layered or banded appearance due to the alignment of mineral grains or the presence of alternating light and dark bands   Foliated Metamorphic Rocks  
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exhibit a foliation plane or cleavage along which they tend to split.   Texture of Foliated Metamorphic Rocks  
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What minerals are often included in Foliated Metamorphic Rocks   Mica Chlorite Talc Schist Garnet  
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Common Examples of Foliated Metamorphic Rocks   Gneiss Slate Schist  
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Common examples of non-foliated metamorphic rocks   Quartzite Marble  
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formed from quartz-rich sandstone   Quartzite  
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non-foliated; known for its hardness and resistance to chemical weathering.   Quartzite  
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formed from limestone or dolomite   Marble  
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non-foliated; prized for its beauty and is commonly used in sculpture and building materials.   Marble  
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formed from fine-grained sedimentary rocks such as shale   Slate  
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foliated; can be easily split into thin layers and is commonly used as a roofing material.   Slate  
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formed from the metamorphism of granite or sedimentary rocks.   Gneiss  
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foliated; rock characterized by alternating light and dark mineral bands   Gneiss  
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foliated; has a distinctive foliated texture and is often used as a decorative stone   Schist  
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characterized by the presence of mica minerals   Schist  
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