FACT FILE : ROCKS AND MINERALS

This is a fact file that you have to complete about a rock that you like.

Try to use your word, write short sentences and do not copy everything from internet.

ROCK FACT FILE

Name of rock : ___________________________

Appearance:______________________________________

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Characteristics : __________________________________

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Uses : __________________________________________

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Picture or Photograph of a rock

EXAMPLE:
NAME OF ROCK: SLATE
APPEARANCE: IT IS GREY WITH VISIBLE LAYERS.
CHARACTERISTICS: 
-IT IS A METAMORPHIC ROCK. 
-IT IS IMPERMEABLE( RESISTANT TO WEATHER)
-IT IS HARD ( 3-4 MOHS SCALE)

- IT IS MADE UP OF DIFFERENT MINERALS LIKE:                                   QUARTZ AND PYRITE.                         
- MOST SLATE IN EUROPE COMES FROM SPAIN.USES: 
IT IS MAINLY USED AS A BULDING MATERIAL, TO MAKE ROOF TILES.
IT IS ALSO USED FOR TOMBSTONES.