The ______________ is the solid outer layer of the Earth
Lithosphere
the lithospehere is made up the crust and_______
mantle
what type of rock can you see in the picture?
igneous rock
its the way minerals react to light. it can be shiny or dull.
Lustre
Minerals have different shaped crystals. They can be _______ or flat.
sharp
name 3 minerals and rocks
1, 2, 3
a person that studies minerals is a
mineralogist
name the 4 properties to categorise minerals
Colour, crystal structure, lustre, hardness
name the 3 types of rocks we find in the lithosphere
sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock
