Rock Rock IdentificationIdentification

•Each pair will become the expert on one set of rocks– Complete the first and third

column of the Rock Identification worksheet

– Be sure to have complete and thorough descriptions

– Use proper safety procedures at all times – acid will be present at your table

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Additional InformationUsing the rock identification

guide on pages 42 – 46, complete the remainder of your worksheet

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Rock Introduction•Introduce your rock set to your table partners.

•Be sure that everybody at your table has complete and thorough notes.

Rock Identification A

11 Type: Igneous Name: Granite

9 Type: Igneous Name: Granite

12 Type: Igneous Name: basalt, fine

13 Type: Igneous Name: basalt, vesicular

16 Type: Igneous Name: obsidian

17 Type: Igneous Name: pumice

19 Type: Igneous Name: Scoria

21 Type: Igneous Name: tuff

Rock Identification B1 Type: Metamorphic Name: Schist

14 Type: Metamorphic Name: Gneiss

15 Type: Metamorphic Name: marble

18 Type: Metamorphic Name: quarzite

20 Type: Metamorphic Name: Slate

Reflection page 26

Compare metamorphic and igneous rocks