Slide 1Rocks A rock is a mixture of one or more minerals. They are classified by the way they are made. Classifying Rocks Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks…

1. Rocks 2. 3 types of rocks igneous sedimentary metamorphic 3. 1. Igneous rocks ( fire-formed ) = rock that solidified from a molten state majority of crustal rock (although…

1. The Rock Cycle 2. What are Rocks???  Rocks are the most common material on Earth. They are a naturally occurring collection of one or more minerals. 3. The Rock Cycle……

Slide 1 Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology Slide 2 Overview of Metamorphic Petrology What is metamorphism and why do we care?What is metamorphism and why do we care? Metamorphism…

Slide 1 The Rock Cycle Slide 2 What are Rocks? Rocks are the most common material on Earth. They are a naturally occurring collection of one or more minerals. Rocks are the…

Slide 1 THE ROCK CYCLE Slide 2 Did you know… True or False? –the elements that make up rocks are never created or destroyed –Rocks can’t transform into other rocks…

Rocks and Minerals Rocks and Minerals MS. Andreoli CLICK HERE TO BEGIN What is a Mineral? A solid, inorganic substance of natural occurrence. Inorganic: non-living Natural:…

Chapter 3 â 2 Igneous Rocks! Chapter 3 â 2 Igneous Rocks! What makes a rock IGNEOUS? Origin, texture and mineral composition. ORIGIN: Where the rock is formed. Extrusive…

Minerals Minerals The substances that make up rocks and Earth’s surface Metamorphic Process Metamorphic Greek word meaning “to change from “ Either rock igneous or…