Rocks and their properties
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property |
The use of a rock will depend upon its property.
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grains |
Rocks are made up of different grains that fit together.
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mineral |
The chemicals in the rocks are called minerals.
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mixture |
Rocks are a mixture of different minerals.
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texture |
The texture of the rock is a combination of the sizes and shapes of the grains.
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interlocking |
When the grains in rocks all fit together with no gaps they are interlocking.
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metamorphic |
Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are heated and squashed together.
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igneous |
Igneous rocks form when molten (liquid) rock cools down.
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sedimentary |
Most sedimentary rocks are formed when tiny grains of existing rock become stuck together.
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porous |
Porous rocks have tiny holes in them and they can absorb water.
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