rock characteristics Flashcards by Arielle Nemes

Q

igneous

A

inter grown crystals
vesicular
glassy/noncrystalline

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metamorphic

A

foliated
flat, shiny crystals
sheen
distorted, flattened pebbles

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Q

sedimentary

A

visible pebbles
visible sand grains
visible fossils or fossil imprints
shells, rock fragments

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