This Rocks!
How are Rocks Formed
Testing to Determine
Types of Minerals
Name the Identification Tests
There are 5 physical properties
that are considered in mineral
identification
Write these 5 properties in your
notes
Review
• What is the newest form of rock and where
would you find it?
• What processes are necessary to form
rock?
• How can certain minerals be identified?
Homework
• Find two different rock samples – see if
you can identify them using the tests you
just saw.
• Bring them to class on Tuesday, April 5th
for the guests from the USGS to identify–
let’s see if you are correct!