classifying minerals 2 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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rocks
A
a naturally formed combination of minerals and other natural materials
2
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minerals
A
a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition and the same properties
3
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sediment
A
the “dirt and stuff” that settles to the bottom of liquids , or is carried and then deposited by water , wind, or ice
4
Q
sedimentary
A
rock formed from compacted sediment
5
Q
igneous
A
rock formed from magma or lava
6
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metamorphic
A
rock formed from existing rock; heat and pressure cause the minerals to form new combinations or new crystals
