How are minerals and rocks formed, identified, classified and used?

Formed

identified

classified

sedimentary

igneous

metamorphic

Hardness

deposited out of air, ice, wind, gravity, or water flows carrying the particles in suspension.

often formed when weathering and erosion break down a rock into loose material in a source area.

rocks solidified from lava or magma.

color

rocks that has undergone transformation by heat, pressure, or other natural causes

fracture

clevarage

tenacity

streak

specific gravity

3 types

sedimentary

igneous

metamorphic

characteristics

mineral

chemical composition

permeability

Used

In making jewelries

forging weapons

using it as a protective material

Team members

kelvin

zarni

austin