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M2 Subtopic 1 Flashcards

1
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Aggregates of one or more minerals

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Rocks

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Naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure

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Minerals

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Formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava

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Igneous Rocks

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Coarse-grained, intrusive, composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Used in construction and monuments

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Granite

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Fine-grained, extrusive, primarily composed of plagioclase and pyroxene. Used in road base and construction

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Basalt

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Volcanic glass formed from rapid cooling of lava. Used in cutting tools and ornamental objects

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Obsidian

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Composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and amphibole. Used as dimension stone and in construction

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Diorite

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Formed from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth’s surface

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Intrusive Igneous Rocks (Plutonic Rocks)

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Formed from the rapid cooling of lava on or near the Earth’s surface.

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Extrusive Igneous Rocks (Volcanic Rocks)

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Two examples of Intrusive Igneous Rocs

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Granite
Diorite

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Two examples of extrusive igneous rocks

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Basalt
Obsidian

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12
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Large, visible crystals. Indicates slow cooling.

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Coarse-grained

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Small, invisible crystals. Indicates rapid cooling

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Fine-grained

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No crystals, very smooth. Indicates very rapid cooling

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Glassy

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High in silica, and light-colored minerals

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Felsic

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Low in silica, dark-colored minerals

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Mafic

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17
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Between felsic and mafic

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Intermediate

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18
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Very low in silica, very high in magnesium and iron

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Ultramafic

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Igneous rocks can host valuable mineral deposits, such as precious metals (gold, silver), base metals (copper, lead), and gemstones

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Mining

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Areas with extensive igneous activity, such as volcanic regions, can be geothermal energy sources, providing a renewable energy resources

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Geothermal Energy

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Formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments, which are particles derived from the weathering and erosion of existing rocks

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Sedimentary Rocks

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Enumerate the Formation Process of Sedimentary Rocks

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Weathering
Erosion and Transport
Deposition
Compaction and Cementation

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Enumerate the Types of Sedimentary Rocks

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Clastic, Chemical, Organic

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Rocks Formed from mechanical weathering debris.

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Clastic Sedimentary

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Composed of rounded gravel-sized particles

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Conglomerate

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Composed of sand-sized particles, often quartz

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Sandstone

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Composed of clay-sized particles, splits easily into thin layers

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Shale

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Formed from the precipitation of minerals from water

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Chemical Sedimentary

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Composed mainly of calcite, often from marine organisms

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Limestone

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30
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Formed from the evaporation of saline water, known as rock salt

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Halite

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Formed from the evaporation of water containing dissolved sulfate and calcium

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Formed from the accumulation of plant or animal debris

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Organic Sedimentary

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Formed from compressed plant material, primarily in swampy environments

34
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Composed of microscopic marine organisms (foraminifera), a form of limestone

35
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Its grain size determines the classification

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Clastic Texture

36
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Due to mineral precipitation, forms crystalline.

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Chemical Texture

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Presence of organic material, such as plant fibers or shells.

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Organic Texture

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Determined by the Types of Minerals and rock fragments

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Clastic composition

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Determined by the minerals precipitated from the solution

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Chemical Composition

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Determined by the types of organic materials present

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Organic Composition

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Formed from the alteration of existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks) due to heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids

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Metamorphic Rocks

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Formation Process of Metamorphic Rocks

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Heat
Pressure
Chemically-Active Fluids

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Increases the temperature of the rock, causing minerals to recrystallize without melting

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Applies directed stress to the rock, leading to deformation and reorientation of minerals

45
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Facilitate the exchange of ions, promoting new mineral growth and altering the rock’s composition

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Chemically-Active Fluids

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Occurs when rocks are heated by nearby magma or lava. Typically affects a small area surrounding the heat source. Results in non-foliated rocks due to uniform pressure from heat

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Contact Metamorphism

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Occurs over large areas due to tectonic forces that produce high pressure and temperature. Common in mountain-building regions. Results in foliated rocks due to directed pressure from tectonic forces.

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Regional Metamorphism

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Two types of Metamorphic Rocks

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Foliated and Non-foliated

49
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Formed under directed pressure, causing minerals to align in parallel layers or bands

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Foliated Metamorphic Rocks

50
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Formed under uniform pressure or from contact metamorphism, resulting in rocks without a layered texture

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Non-Foliated Metamorphic Rocks

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Examples of Foliated Metamorphic Rocks

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Slate
Schist
Gneiss

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Examples of Non-foliated Metamorphic Rocks

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Marble
Anthracite
Quartzite

53
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Fine-grained, formed from shale, splits easily into thin sheets. Used in roofing and flooring

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Medium to coarse-grained, characterized by visible mineral grains aligned in parallel. Used as a decorative stone

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Coarse-grained, banded appearance, formed from high-grade metamorphism. Used in construction and as a decorative stone

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Formed from limestone, composed mainly of calcite. Used in sculpture and as a building material

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Formed from sandstone, composed mainly of quartz. Used in construction and as a decorative stone

58
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High-grade metamorphic form of coal, with a shiny appearance and high carbon content. Used as a high-quality fuel

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Anthracite

59
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A continuous process of rock formation, alteration, and recycling through geological processes.

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The Rock Cycle

60
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Recite the Rock Cycle.

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Igneous to Sedimentary (Weathering/Erosion, Transportation/Deposition, Compaction/Cementation)
Sedimentary to Metamorphic (Burial and Metamorphism)
Metamorphic to Igneous
(Melting, Cooling and Solidification)

61
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Naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and an ordered atomic arrangement

62
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Enumerate the Characteristics of Minerals

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Naturally-occuring
Inorganic
Solid
Definite Chemical Composition
Crystalline Structure

63
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Enumerate the Physical Properties of Minerals

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Color, Streak, Luster, Hardness, Cleavage, Fracture, Specific Gravity, Crystal Form

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The visible hue of the mineral, though not always a reliable identification property due to variations

65
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The color of the mineral in powdered form, observed by rubbing the mineral on a streak plate

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The way a mineral reflects light (e.g., metallic, vitreous, pearly).

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Resistance to scratching, measured by the Mohs scale (1-10).

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The tendency of a mineral to break along flat planes of weakness

69
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The pattern in which a mineral breaks (e.g., conchoidal, fibrous, uneven).

70
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The density of the mineral relative to the density of water.

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Specific Gravity

71
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The external shape of the mineral, reflecting its internal atomic structure

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Crystal Form

72
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Special Properties Exhibited by Minerals

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Odor, Taste, Attraction to Magnets, Fluorescence, Radioactivity, Reactivity

73
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The largest group of minerals contains silicon and oxygen

74
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Include carbonates (e.g., calcite), oxides (e.g., hematite), sulfates (e.g., gypsum), halides (e.g., halite), and native elements (e.g., gold).

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Non-Silicates

75
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Formation of Minerals

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Crystallization from Magma
Precipitation
Changes in Pressure and Temperature
Biological Processes

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