[2015] Austin W (3rd Earth Science 2015, 4th Earth Science 2015): Rock cycle

Metamorphic rocks have been modified by heat, pressure and chemical process usually while buried deep below Earth's surface. Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Mineral

The Rock Cycle

A mineral is a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic representable by a chemical formula

The Moh's hardness scale is a scale that shows the hardess of rocks from 1-10. For Example: 1=Talc and 10=Diamond.

Moh's Hardness Scale

Metamorphic Rock

Igneous Rock

What is the Moh's hardness scale?

Mineral Definition