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To effectively show, in-depth, the importance, functionality, and other valuable data of various rocks and minerals in our daily lives and the environment.

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Unbeknown to many, rocks and minerals are all around us; we make use of most of them in our day-to-day living. Without these, we would most likely fall behind on amelioration. Without the existence of rocks, there would be no coal, no metals, no proper fuel, no energy, and much worse. Without minerals, industries would not flourish, and living conditions would downgrade. Having this in mind, rocks and minerals have played, are playing, and will still play a vital role in our world today. Thus, it is only right for us to get to know at least some of them. As you read on, may you grow to realize the significance of such material. And ultimately, as you reach the final page, may you appreciate and show more interest in rocks and minerals from there on out.

N T E O NTS C F O Sandstone ........................................................ p. 3 L E On On Limestone ........................................................ p. 4 On Quartz ............................................................... p. 5 On Marble ............................................................... p. 6 On Talc .................................................................... p. 7

Sandstone, also known as arenite, is a rock that forms when sand-sized grains of mineral, rock, and/or organic material is crushed and bonded together by a cementing substance over thousands or millions of years.

sandstone are tan, brown, yellow, red, gray, pink, white, and black. Streak: white luster: dull hardness: 6-7 on the mohs scale Cleavage: Perfect

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SANDSTONE MAKES UP BETWEEN 10 TO 20 PERCENT OF THE SEDIMENTARY ROCKS IN THE EARTH'S CRUST AND IS THE SECOND MOST PREVALENT SEDIMENTARY ROCK.

COMPOSITION: SAND GRAINS ARE OFTEN COMPOSED OF QUARTZ OR FELDSPAR, MINERALS THAT HAVE BEEN ERODED FROM OTHER ROCKS AND GROUND INTO PEBBLES.

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☑ This rock is utilized in the field of architecture, the construction industry, and antiquity and commercial uses. it is used as a building & paving material for temples, homes, and other infrastructures around the globe. art-wise, it is used for statues, wall art, and fountains. Some forms provide ideal materials for grindstones, thereafter, are used to sharpen blades and other utensils. it is also a component for sturdy brick tiles. Sandstone can also act as a filter in nature by removing impurities from flowing water since it is porous.

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SANDSTONES ARE IMPORTANT FOR SEVERAL REASONS. THEY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LANDSCAPE AS THEY ARE RESISTANT TO EROSION. SANDSTONES PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE ECONOMY AS VITAL SOURCES OF SIGNIFICANT RESERVOIRS FOR BOTH WATER AND OIL. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE TYPE OF SEDIMENTARY ROCK FOR UNDERSTANDING EARTH'S HISTORY.

A carbonate sedimentary rock called limestone is created over a long period of time by both biological and environmental activities. It is mostly made up of calcite, a mineral made of calcium carbonate with the chemical formula CaCO3. It often develops in shallow, warm, quiet, and clear marine environments.

"No one never uses limestone."

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color: Limestone is usually gray, but it may also be white, yellow or brown. Streak: Limestone isusually gray, but it may also be white, yellow or brown.

Cleavage: Rock Type: Luster:

non-existent sedimentary rocks Vitreous to dull

Hardness: 3-4 on the mohs scale

uses: ☑ Globally, limestone is a raw material that has a wide range of applications such as building, farming, and manufacturing. Limestone can be transformed into a broad scope of products, including brick, cement, powdered/crushed stone, and fillers. Quarried limestone formations with a 90% calcium carbonate content can be utilized in agriculture. Some varieties of limestone can be cut into blocks that are suitable for use as construction stone right away. it is also utilized for a variety of building purposes, including road bases, railroad ballast, foundation stone, drain fields, and concrete aggregate.

RE LIMESTONES IM P A NT? A Y ORT WH MORE THAN JUST A PLEASANT APPEARANCE, LIMESTONE IMPROVES EVERYTHING OR ANYTHING IT IS MADE USE OF. LIMESTONE IS MORE ENTICING AS A MATERIAL FOR ITS RANGE OF APPLICATIONS AS IT IS A NATURALLY-OCCURRING STONE, FORMED WITHOUT THE AID OF CONTEMPORARY MAN. LIMESTONE IS A VERSATILE SUBSTANCE THAT BENEFITS EVERYONE NEARBY, FROM THE WARM INTERIORS TO THE WIDE OUTDOORS.

Quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms (silica dioxide) with a chemical composition of SiO2. it is one of the most well-known and abundant minerals on earth. It occurs in basically all mineral environments, and is the important constituent of many rocks.

Almost all acidic igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks contain it! ! N EW U!

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Quart z ex ist in tw o fo s rm the ( 1) al s: p h a-, or lo w, q and (2 uartz, ) be high, q ta-, or uartz .

luster: Vitreous (Transparent, colorless Quartz crystals from a few distinct

Color: Being highly variable,

localities may be adamantine.

quartzes range from colorless

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale

to black, and nearly all colors

Cleavage: Indiscernible. Parting is rarely

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Streak: white

Fracture: Conchoidal

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☑ The physical & chemical characteristics of quartzes are tied to it being one of the most useful natural materials. it is used in the making of specialized lenses, microscopes, electronic sensors, and scientific instruments. in technology, it is utilized in the production of oscillators for watches, clocks, radios, televisions, GPS equipment, and other tools. made use of in the recreation on volleyball courts, baseball fields, golf courses, sand boxes and beaches. it is also put to (professional) use in the petroleum industry. quarts is a component in the creation of refractory bricks.

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FORMATION: COMPOSED OF THE 2 MOST ABUNDANT CHEMICALS ON EARTH, ATOMS BOND, AND STACK TOGETHER TETRAHEDRONS TO FORM THE SAID MINERAL.

THE WIDE VARIATION OF USES CONNECTED TO THE MINERAL QUARTZ GIVES IT A HUGE ROLE IN OUR PRESENT WORLD. IT IS OF HUGE IMPORTANCE AS ADVANCEMENTS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS HAVE RELIED ON THE PRESENCE OF QUARTZ. ASIDE FROM ITS BEAUTY, ITS DURABILITY AND LONGEVITY MAKE IT IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES.

When limestone is heated and pressed under the effects of metamorphism, marble is produced as a metamorphic rock. It is predominantly made up of mineral calcite (CaCO3), yet it also frequently includes additional elements such as clay minerals, micas, quartz, pyrite, iron oxides, and graphite. “marble” is derived from the Greek word, mármaros, meaning “crystalline rock, shining stone”

Color: Marble is usually a light-colored rock when it is formed from limestone with very few impurities. (white, pink, gray, red, yellow, or black) Luster: Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

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3-4 on the mohs scale

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Metamorphic rocks

uses: ☑ Buildings and monuments, interior design, sculptures, table tops, and novelty items are the main uses for marble. Their most significant characteristics are color and look. Since the classical era, white marble has been admired for its use in sculptures. Some marbles, like limestones, can be heated to produce calcium oxide or lime. And this substance is used in agriculture to treat the soil. marble was used to construct old structures and monuments. For instance, this granite was used to construct the Taj Mahal. Some marbles have a striking white color. These marbles are used to CHEN IT K E TH IN E, M O E AT H create a white powder -- this being known as whiting. MORTAR & PESTL ONLY A FEW ROCKS ARE AS VERSATILE AS MARBLE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON MARBLE, SCAN THE QR CODE AND CHECK OUT ITS TYPES! THIS IS AN ACTUAL, WORKING QR CODE. TRY IT OUT NOW!

Minted from the soil, talc is a naturally-occurring mineral made of magnesium, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen. it is known as The world's softest mineral; its softness is what sets it apart from almost all other minerals. and! Despite the fact that all talc ores are soft, platy, water-repellent, and chemically inert, no talcs are exactly the same.

Color: White, beige, gray, yellow, brown, pink, purple, blue, green. Luster: It is a translucent mineral with a Greasy, waxy, pearly luster

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main types of deposits: talcchlorite and talccarbonate

possesses the lowest rating, hence, being the softest material of the world. Cleavage: 1,1 connected to: metamorphic rocks

uses: ☑ most people use goods made from talc on a daily, yet the majority of people remain unaware of this. talc is an essential component of most of the things you see when you look around your house. in the production of ceramic products, talc is used as a filler. tiles, sanitaryware, pottery, kitchenware, and much more benefit from the functionalities it imparts. ancient uses of this mineral include carvings and ornaments such as Assyrian cylinder seals, Egyptian scarabs, and Chinese statuary. it also acts as a filler and extender for paints. its aids in the nonsagging adhesion of liquid paint to walls when applied. in cosmetics, the powder base of a variety of products is made of talc. this powder easily sticks to the skin without damaging it.

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talc can be divided into two

streak: White hardness: 1 on the Mohs scale; it

NCLUSION O C

The variation in rocks and minerals equates to a wide range of real-life applications and uses. Different properties serve different purposes on varying levels, and with this, we may realize that the things we mostly perceive as boring and not of much importance actually pave the way for progress in many aspects. Educating ourselves with such a topic is indeed beneficial as it opens our eyes to the wonders of our surroundings, and how most of these came to be -- how their foundations were laid. On top of this, rocks and minerals not only serve as components and evidence of our development at present, but also act as fragments of the past, providing us adequate knowledge to truly understand the world.

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