Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Minerals and Rocks

Pyrite
Pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is a mineral composed of iron sulfide. This is the most common type of sulfide mineral and is found with quartz, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and is also found in coal beds. 

Basalt
Basalt is an igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of lava. It contains 20% quartz, 10% feldspar. It is the most common rock type on Earth with the largest occurrence being found on the ocean floor.

Migmatite
Migmatite is a metamorphic rock that contains old rocks that have been changed over time due to extreme temperatures and pressure.

Limestone

Limestone is a sedimentary rock made of calcium carbonate and is found in the south east, usually in cave systems due to water eroded the rock over several years.

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