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Gemstones and Crystals. Carley Nuzzo and Brad Henning November 26, 2013. 3 TYPES OF ROCK. Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic. Igneous Covers 1/3 of Earths surface. Intrusive Example - Granite Extrusive Example - Volcanic Rock Example - Obsidian Rock.
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Gemstones and Crystals Carley Nuzzo and Brad Henning November 26, 2013
3 TYPES OF ROCK • Igneous • Sedimentary • Metamorphic
IgneousCovers 1/3 of Earths surface • Intrusive • Example - Granite • Extrusive • Example - Volcanic Rock • Example - Obsidian Rock
Sedimentary80% to 90% of Rock on Earth’s Surface • Created by Deposits on Earth Surface From Wind, Water or Ice • Created From Decaying Materials • Example – Coal and Fossils
Metamorphic • Created when Existing Rocks are subjected to pressure or temperature changes: • Dynamic Pressure • Thermal Pressure • Regional Change
Minerals • Materials From Which Rocks are Made • Includes metalliferous ores, such as gold, silver, lead, copper and titanium
Crystals • Are Minerals and/or Rocks at Various Points in the Formation • Usually Polished or Cut
Gemstones • Any mineral that is highly prized for it’s beauty, durability and rarity. • Altered Shape by Cutting and Polishing