Minerals/Rocks #3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is contact metamorphism?
A
Contact metamorphism is when the rocks are “baked” near a magma chamber
2
Q
What is regional metamorphism?
A
Regional metamorphism is when a rock receives lateral pressure
3
Q
Clastic sedimentary rocks are…
A
Rocks that are formed from clasts (pieces of minerals or rocks that were broken down into smaller parts)
4
Q
Chemical sedimentary rocks are…
A
Rocks formed from thing that were dissolved in water
5
Q
Organic sedimentary rocks are…
A
Rocks that are formed by the compaction and hardening of decayed plant material
6
Q
What are the main properties of a mineral?
A
Luster, color, streak, crystal form, hardness, cleavage, and density
7
Q
The most abundant element in earth’s crust is…
A
Oxygen (46%)
