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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ROCK AND A MINERAL? ... For individual specimens, visit our Rock and Mineral Specimens page. We also have 15 specimen collections of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and an Introductory Rock Collection which includes 5 examples of each of the three types of rocks.
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www.rocksandminerals.com/rockcycle.htm
www.rocksandminerals.com/rockcycle.htm
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Rocks are made from a collection of minerals and have 3 major groups (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary). Minerals, on the other hand, are uncombined elements or compounds (made up of different elements). They have a specific atomic str...
http://answers.ask.com/Science/Other/what_is_the_differ...
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This difference in arrangement of atoms causes drastic differences in physical properties. ... no other mineral will scratch diamond. Graphite is opaque and diamond is transparent. Diamond has a glassy luster whereas graphite has a metallic luster. A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals. For instance, the rock granite...
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geosurvey.state.co.us/Default.aspx?tabid=345
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Different mineral deposits can be found in related rock formations, providing use by estimating what minerals rock formations may contain. ... The term "rock collection" is usually misused for "mineral collection". Although a few people collect rocks, the amount of people collecting minerals is much greater...
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www.minerals.net/resource/what_is_.htm
www.minerals.net/resource/what_is_.htm
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Rock and Mineral Kit ... Students list the difference between rocks and minerals. ... The connection between minerals and rocks can be illustrated by getting several balls of different color clay. A red ball of clay is a "pure" red mineral. A blue ball of clay is a "pure" blue mineral. A yellow ball of clay is a "pure"
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www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/rc/rocks/1/rcr1_1...
www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/rc/rocks/1/rcr1_1a.html
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There are over 900 rock and mineral clubs in the United States, and all of them welcome new members. Here is a link to the national list of rock clubs. Certainly one will be close to you! ... Just what is the difference between a rock and a mineral? ... Let's define a mineral and a rock, noting the differences between the two.
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rockhoundingar.com/pebblepups/basics.html
rockhoundingar.com/pebblepups/basics.html
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From energy, the construction, and the agriculture, to communications, the transportation, and the national defense, at home, at work, or at play; we all use or require minerals and mineral materials every day. Minerals are the homogeneous,...
http://www.blurtit.com/q103317.html
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It is not easy to tell the difference between rocks & minerals because there are so many kinds of them. It takes years of study to be able to accurately identify a mystery rock and even then rockhounds want to know where the specimen came from. ... Rock & Mineral Example...
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www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/identification.html
www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/identification.html
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What's the difference between a rock and a mineral ? ... Minerals must be mined from the ground, either by surface, underground, or drilling methods. Sand and gravel is usually mined in surface pits or rock is crushed to size, gold is mined in surface pits, underground mines, and in streams and rivers.
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minerals.usgs.gov/west/factfaq.htm
minerals.usgs.gov/west/factfaq.htm
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