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Minerals Minerals are defined as solid, inorganic, naturally occurring substances with a definite chemical formula and general structure. Almost all chemical Elements in the Earth’s crust are associated with at least one mineral. They vary in color, hardness, density, crystal form, crystal size, transparency, composition, location, and abundance. Some minerals are radioactive (uranophane), while others … Read more
Rocks are aggregates or physical mixture of one or more Minerals. Minerals on the other hand are made up of two or more Elements in a definite ratio. They have a definite chemical composition. Crust is made up of more than 2000 minerals, but out of these, 6 are the most abundant and contribute the … Read more
They are aggregates or physical mixture of one or more Minerals. Minerals on the other hand are made up of two or more Elements in a definite ratio. They have a definite chemical composition. Crust is made up of more than 2000 minerals, but out of these, 6 are the most abundant and … Read more
Endogenic Processes Endogenic processes are processes that occur within the Earth’s crust. They are responsible for the formation of mountains, VolcanoesVolcanoes, and earthquakes. The following are some of the subtopics of endogenic processes: Convection currents Subduction Orogeny Volcanism: Earthquakes Plate tectonics: The theory that the Earth’s surface is made up of a number of plates … Read more
The Rock Cycle is a model that describes the dynamic transitions through which rocks move on Earth’s surface. It is a conceptual model that describes the relationships between the three main rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. The rock cycle is driven by the Earth’s internal heat, which causes magma to rise to the surface … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics about plateaus and their types: Plateau Types of plateaus Plateaus by location Plateaus by elevation Plateaus by formation Plateaus by climate Plateaus by vegetation Plateaus by human activity Plateaus in popular culture I hope this is helpful! A plateau is an area of highland with a relatively flat top … Read more
The Rock Cycle is a model that describes the dynamic and continuous processes by which rocks are formed, destroyed, and reformed on Earth. The rock cycle is driven by the Earth’s internal heat, which causes magma to rise to the surface and cool to form Igneous Rocks. These rocks are then weathered and eroded, and … Read more
Igneous rocks are formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies. Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth’s surface, while lava is magma that has reached the Earth’s surface. Igneous rocks are classified into three types: intrusive, extrusive, and hypabyssal. Intrusive igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies beneath the … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Minerals and Rocks: Minerals Igneous minerals Felsic minerals Mafic minerals Ultramafic minerals Sedimentary minerals Clastic minerals Chemical sedimentary minerals Organic sedimentary minerals Metamorphic minerals Recrystallized minerals Deformation minerals Rocks Igneous Rocks Plutonic rocks Volcanic rocks Sedimentary Rocks Clastic sedimentary rocks Chemical sedimentary rocks Organic sedimentary … Read more