Dino Jim - Rocks Overview

-Stage 1.2.1-

Rock Basics

Now that minerals are a little clearer (hopefully) we can move on to rocks. Now rocks have a lot more basic purposes than minerals including cement, building materials, decorative materials and of course, paperweights. The way you identify minerals is by certain characteristics like cleavage and hardness. Identifying a rock is a lot different than that. It is not really harder or easier, just different. Lets start of this page with the basic definition of a rock, then go into some rock basics. Then from here we will move on to the three main types of rocks; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Definition of a Rock - A naturally formed aggregate of mineral matter constituting a significant part of the earth's crust. (www.dictionary.com) - {essentially a rock is a mineral or a bunch of minerals mashed into one lump and distorted from a pure mineral state.}

Rock Websites

The Earth Science Explorer

Types of Rocks

There are 3 main types of rocks. Click on the link to go to their respective websites.

The Rock Cycle

Rock Breakdown

Igneous Rocks - Are formed from the solidification of liquid rock, also known as magma or lava.

Sedimentary Rocks - Are formed from the breakdown of others rocks and the cementation of those particles from other rocks and animals

Metamorphic Rocks - Are formed from the alteration of any other rock (including other metamorphic rocks) due to increased heat and pressure

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