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Geo Rocks and Minerals
Campbell-SWOSU test #3
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Geology
Undergraduate 1
03/11/2016
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Term
quartzite
 Definition
metamorphic
Term
chert
 Definition
sedimentary
Term
galena
 Definition
mineral
Term
basalt
 Definition
igneous
Term
pumice
 Definition
igneous
Term
biotite
 Definition
mineral
Term
shale
 Definition
sedimentary
Term
slate
 Definition
metamorphic
Term
marble
 Definition
metamorphic
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granite
 Definition
igneous
Term
gneiss
 Definition
metamorphic
Term
sandstone
 Definition
sedimentary
Term
tuff
 Definition
igneous
Term
conglomerate
 Definition
sedimentary
Term
feldspar
 Definition
mineral
Term
limestone
 Definition
sedimentary
Term
muscovite
 Definition
mineral
Term
calcite
 Definition
mineral
Term
scoria
 Definition
igneous
Term
diorite
 Definition
igneous
Term
sedimentary
 Definition
dull in appearance
may have layers (not foliations)
lg variety of stones
fossils
fragments cemented together
earthy smell
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metamorphic
 Definition
dense/heavy
foliation
always shiny or sparkly
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igneous- intrusive
 Definition
lg random crystals
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igneous- extrusive
 Definition
gas bubbles
glassy
no visible crystals
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