Rocks and Minerals
- A mineral is a chemical element or compound that is naturally occurring and has a crystal structure.
- A rock is a natural material that is made one or more minerals.
- A Mineral Resource is a rock or mineral that can be mined and used for a specific purpose.
EXAMPLES
- Precious minerals like gems are polished and used to make jewllery.
- Metals, which are seperated from minerals that have been mined, can be used to make tools.
- Petroleum is refined to make gasoline, oil, gas, plastic, petrochemicals, and other useful substances.
- Oil and coal are examples of mineral resources that are made from plant materials.
- Coal, oil, and gas are known as fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are examples of mineral resources that are made from plant materials.
The rocks are:
1. IGNEOUS ROCKS
2. SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
3. METAMORPHIC ROCKS
You will also learn about the rock cycle and 6 characteristics.
- A rock is a natural material that is made one or more minerals.
- A Mineral Resource is a rock or mineral that can be mined and used for a specific purpose.
EXAMPLES
- Precious minerals like gems are polished and used to make jewllery.
- Metals, which are seperated from minerals that have been mined, can be used to make tools.
- Petroleum is refined to make gasoline, oil, gas, plastic, petrochemicals, and other useful substances.
- Oil and coal are examples of mineral resources that are made from plant materials.
- Coal, oil, and gas are known as fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are examples of mineral resources that are made from plant materials.
The rocks are:
1. IGNEOUS ROCKS
2. SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
3. METAMORPHIC ROCKS
You will also learn about the rock cycle and 6 characteristics.