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IG 1 and as IG 1 Exceedingly coarse crystal size is a hallmark of pegmatites for most geoscientists IG 2 but gigantic crystal size is not the sole or even a necessary dening factor O. Hot rocks/Fire Rocks. Igneous Rock . Igneous rocks form . when molten rock cools and solidifies. . Molten rock is called magma when it is below the Earth’s surface and lava when it is above.. when molten rock cools and solidifies. “Liquid Hot Magma!”. Igneous Rocks. Rocks formed from cooling of lava or magma. Lava-Melted rock erupted from volcanoes and deposited on the earth’s surface. Cools quickly.. Magma-Melted rock that sits inside the earth in a magma chamber. Cools slowly.. Metamorphic Rocks . Are Composed of Sedimentary, Igneous, or Metamorphic Minerals that Have Recrystallized.. Marble from Carrara, Italy. Pre-existing sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rock changed to a new assemblage of minerals. . Igneous. rocks form from the solidification or crystallization of minerals in molten material.. If the rock form below the Earth’s surface it is considered . magma. Molten rock that hardens on the Earth’s surface is called . Sedimentary-sandstone. Metamorphic- gneiss. Igneous- diorite. 1. What is a Rock?. Naturally Occurring . (not man made). Solid. Mixture of minerals other organic matter. 2. What makes a rock different from a mineral?. Essential Questions:. Rock Cycle . A. . model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of a . rock. .. Rock Cycle. Magma. Sediments. Igneous. Rock. Metamorphic. Rock. Sedimentary. Rock. Color . Texture. Light. Dark. Fine. Coarse . Igneous rocks are classified according to their. . origin. , . texture. , and . mineral composition. .. Origin . D. id it harden inside the earth or on the earth’s surface?. a. metamorphic rock. . b. sedimentary rock. . c. igneous rock. d. sediment. . #1. Which of the following processes is NOT part of the rock cycle?. a. solidification. . b. chiseling. c. erosion. d. metamorphism. rocks form?. Metamorphic Rocks. Rocks that are created because of a change in pressure and temperature.. Metamorphic Rock Formation. Metamorphic rocks can form igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks.. S6E5. . Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed.. c. Classify rocks by their process of formation. . . Which of these BEST describes the concept of the rock cycle?. Rocks http://www.beg.utexas.edu/mainweb/publications/graphics/granite.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USDA_Mineral_Sandstone_93c3955.jpg http://www.gccaz.edu/earthsci/imagearchive/gneiss.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCnAF1Opt8M. 1. What are the building blocks of rocks? . 2. How are rocks classified?. 3. What are the parts of a volcano?. Magma chamber. vent. Crater. sill. Magma conduit. Metamorphism. Causes of Metamorphism. Elevated T & P. Fluids (H2O, CO2, CH4, etc.). Directed Stress. Types of Metamorphism. Regional: occur along convergent plate boundaries.. Contact: occurs along margin of a magma intrusion.. January 2013. 3-1 What are rocks?. Rocks in Earth’s Crust. Petrologists. study rocks & minerals.. Rocks are made of minerals (2000). . Classification of Rocks. Classification is the grouping of things that are alike..