Rocks and Minerals - Project 2 - Rock Classification: Is it igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic?
Project 2
Rock Classification: Is it igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic?
Purpose
This project will give you the basic knowledge needed to classify igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Level of Difficulty
Moderate.
Materials Needed
- hammer
- 12 rock samples of different colors, sizes, and textures.
- flat, hard surface—old table or board
- egg carton
- permanent marking pen
- goggles
- magnifying lens
Approximate Budget
$0. If possible, gather rock samples outdoors and borrow a hammer and goggles. Other materials should be available in the average household.
Timetable
1 hour.
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