Rock'in Poster
by Vanessa Carlisle
Rock vs Mineral
The four characteristics that it must have to be considered a mineral
1) Forms in nature
2) Is a solid
3) Has a definite chemical makeup
4) Has a crystal structure
Rocks a solid that is compacted of minerals. It is made over time.
The three characteristics it must have to be considered a rock
1) Forms in nature
2) Is a solid
3) Usually made up of 1 or more types of minerals
Types of Rocks & What They are Used For
Granite- Igneous Rock- Used in tombstones, buildings and monuments
Marble- Metamorphic Rock- Is used in buildings, floors, and tiles in bathrooms
Obsidian- Igneous Rock- Used in making arrow heads and knifes
Slate- Metamorphic Rock- Is used in roofs, chalkboards, and patio walks
Aluminum- Mineral- Is used in the making of cans, lightweight parts of planes and cars, it may even be present in certain types of deodorant
Coal- Rock- Is used in the burning of fires to heat homes, cooking food, and heating oils
Gold- Is used in dentistry and jewelry
Graphite- Mineral- Is used to make pencils
Limestone- Mineral- Is used to make chalk, also used in making fire places
Zinc- Mineral- Is used in making nails and roofing
Bismuth- Rock- Is used in medicine for an upset stomach
Silver- Rock- Is used in making dental and medical equipment