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definition for mineral: Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a crystalline structure and a definite chemical composition.

Definition for rock: Rock typically refers to a type of hard and durable natural material that forms the Earth's crust, composed of one or more minerals.

Mineral section

.have cleavage or 2. or hardness

.can be identified by the color on the streak test.

.have varying levels of 4.Mohs on a scale of 1 to 20. (not confident that its Mohs but im pretty sure it is)

A mineral is called an ore if 5. the ore can be smelted more than other minerals.

Rock section

Igneous rock Definition: Igneous rock is a type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of molten material, such as magma or lava, either at or below the Earth's surface.

8. Volcanic rock forms on the earths surface.

9. Granite forms under the earths surface

sedimentary rock def: Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms from the accumulation and consolidation of sediment or mineral particles that have been transported by water, wind, or ice and deposited in layers.

three types of sedimentary rocks: limestones, sandstones, flagstones

two types of Metamorphic rocks: Amphibolite and Argillite

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