Characteristics Of Rocks Flashcards by Oliver Patterson | Brainscape

Q

Colour and features of basalt

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Dark grey/black

Glittery speckles

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Granite

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Speckled grey/white/black/pink

Very hard large crystals visible

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Limestone

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Grey/white/yellow

May have fossils, fizzes when an acid is added

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Sandstone

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Yellow/orange

Often see grains of sand/ can rub off

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Slate

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Dark grey

Layers split apart easily,smooth,can be marked

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Marble

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White, swirls

Can be highly polished for fireplaces and floors.

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