Types of Rock
Types of Rock
Limestone
Fossils
Soft rock - rain wears it
away!Grey shades
Marble
Shiny
Veined White, red, green, black
Decorative. Why?
Granite
Pink & grey
Sparkles in light
Hard wearing in building materials
Quiz• What rock type would you use in something
you wanted to last a long time?• What material would you use to create a
statue for a museum?• What rock often has holes in it?• What rock is often used in buildings? Why?• What rock is made when sand, clay and
dead sea life are pressed together for years?• What material is most shiny?