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Exploring Rocks and Minerals: A Geologist's Perspective

Join us as we delve into the significance of rocks and minerals in geological studies. Discover where to find igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks across various regions. Engage in creating your own rock collections with provided granite samples. Special thanks to BLC Lincoln Tile & Stone for their generous donation. Let's uncover the wonders of Earth's composition together!

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Exploring Rocks and Minerals: A Geologist's Perspective

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  1. Caltech Tectonics Observatory Outreach February 9 2011 Rocks And Minerals Nina Lin, Graduate Student

  2. Now, back to our topic today… Why do we care about Rocks and Minerals ?

  3. San Francisco Los Angeles

  4. Sierra Nevada San Francisco Mojave Desert San Gabriel Mountain Los Angeles Where do you find Igneous Rocks?

  5. San Francisco Coastal Range Los Angeles Where do you find Metamorphic Rocks?

  6. Great Basin San Francisco Los Angeles LA Basin Where do you find Sedimentary Rocks?

  7. Create your own Rock Collections! Special thanks to BLC Lincoln Tile & Stone for the donation of granite samples!

  8. Geologist’s Name: ____________________________ Igneous Rock Metamorphic Rock Sedimentary Rock

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