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What are Rocks?

A rock is a solid mineral combination that exists on Earth and other Planets too.

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What are Igneous Rocks?

Rocks that form from hardened magma

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Where are igneous rocks formed?

Near Volcanoes

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Can different types of rocks change into different types of rocks or do they have to always stay the same?

They usually change into other types of rocks

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How can a metamorphic rock become an igneous rock?

If the metamorphic rock melts it will become magma which will harden & turn into Igneous Rocks.

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What is a mineral?

Minerals are naturally formed inorganic material that has a definite crystalline structure.

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Where are two places that minerals are formed?

• Near bodies of salt water.

• Deep underground where there is intense heat and pressure.

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What are silicates?

They are made from silica and oxygen.

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What are 3 uses of minerals?

Bread, Crackers, Cookies, Cake, Peanut butter Ketchup, Wine, dried fruits, and cold fruits.

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What are Zeolites?

Zeolites are unique and beautiful silicates with special physical properties.

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Are rocks always organic?

NO

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What are metamorphic rocks?

Rocks that are formed from intense heat and pressure.

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What are Sedimentary rocks formed from?

Sediments

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What must a mineral have in order to be a mineral?

A definite crystalline structure.

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What is 1 way minerals can form?

One way is from hot water solutions and other salt water solutions. Another way is due to heat and pressure. Deep in Earth’s crust, where there is intense heat and pressure, due to the heat and pressure mineral crystals slowly form.