mineral and their properties + types of rocks
What is the hardest natural mineral known to man?
Diamond
Which type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma?
Igneous
What is the most common mineral found in the Earth's crust?
Feldspar
What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediment?
Sedimentary
Which mineral is used in pencils for its softness?
Graphite
What type of rock is marble classified as?
Metamorphic
Which mineral is commonly used in countertops and tiles due to its durability and beauty?
Quartz
What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?
Metamorphic
Which mineral is known as Fool's Gold due to its resemblance to real gold?
Pyrite
What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of organic materials?
Sedimentary