Rocks and Minerals

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What is banding in rocks?

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Banding is a formation in metamorphic rocks where minerals are arranged in layers or bands due to pressure and temperature changes.

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What are the three most abundant elements in the Earth's crust by mass?

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Oxygen, Silicon, and Aluminum.

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What does luster refer to in minerals?

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Luster is a mineral property that describes how a mineral reflects light.

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What type of rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rocks.

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What is the term for how a mineral breaks along specific planes?

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Cleavage.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the significance of mineral composition?

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Mineral composition determines the physical and chemical properties of a rock.

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What is the term for the way a mineral feels to the touch?

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Texture.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.