Rocks and Minerals

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  1. This mineral property is identified using the Moh's ___ scale.
  2. This is characterized by crystals arranged in a repeating pattern.
  3. This is the only classification of rock that contains fossils.
  4. This precious mineral was found at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California in 1848.
  5. This rock is sometimes called volcanic glass.
  6. The process of weathering that changes Earth's surface.
  7. This mineral property is tested using a streak plate.

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  1. This rock has magnetic properties.
  2. This property defines how well a mineral reflects light.
  3. You can make these at home using hot water and salt or sugar.
  4. This rock name is a homophone for nice.
  5. Rocks formed through the forces of heat and pressure.
  6. Rocks formed when magma or lava cools and hardens.
  7. This is one example of a sedimentary rock.


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