Igneous Rocks

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Mineral Noun

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[min-er-uhl]

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Mineral

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A naturally occurring, solid substance with a specific chemical composition that is an ingredient of all rocks.

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Example: Quartz is a common mineral found in igneous rocks, showing its crystal structure.

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Crystal Noun

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[kris-tl]

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Crystal

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A solid material whose atoms and molecules are arranged in a highly ordered, repeating pattern called a lattice.

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Example: The image shows a crystal lattice of sodium chloride, demonstrating the ordered pattern of atoms in a crystal.

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Rock Noun

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[rok]

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Rock

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A solid material made up of one or more minerals.

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Example: This diagram shows how magma flows into layers of rock, forming igneous rocks as it cools.

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Calcite Noun

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[kal-sahyt]

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Calcite

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A mineral composed of calcium carbonate that is the main component of limestone.

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Example: This image shows a calcite crystal, illustrating its structure and appearance as a mineral.

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Quartz Noun

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[kwawrts]

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Quartz

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A common mineral made of silicon dioxide that is the main component of sandstone and often forms six-sided crystals.

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Example: Quartz crystals often form six-sided shapes, as seen in this image, illustrating their typical structure.

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Granite Noun

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[gran-it]

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Granite

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A type of rock made of several different minerals combined.

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Example: This image shows granite with labels identifying different minerals like feldspar, quartz, and mica, illustrating its composition.

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Halite Noun

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[hey-lahyt]

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Halite

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A mineral, also known as rock salt, with the chemical composition of sodium chloride.

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Example: This image shows halite crystals, illustrating the mineral's cubic structure and appearance.

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Atom Noun

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[at-uhm]

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Atom

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The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist, serving as the basic building block of minerals.

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Example: The image shows an atom with protons, neutrons, and electrons, illustrating its structure as a basic building block.

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Molecule Noun

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[mol-i-kyool]

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Molecule

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A group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together.

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Example: The image shows hydrogen and oxygen atoms bonding to form a water molecule, illustrating how molecules are groups of bonded atoms.

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Lattice Noun

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[lat-is]

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Lattice

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The regular, repeating internal structure of atoms and molecules within a crystal.

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Example: The image shows a crystal lattice with repeating Na+ and Cl- ions, demonstrating the regular structure of atoms in a crystal.

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