II.

Rock 1 Rock 2 Rock 3

Composition Cryptocrystalline Calcite Crystals or Calcareous
Quartz Microcrystals Skeletal Fragments
Calcite of Coral or Shells
Texture Glassy Coarse-Grained Vesicular
Color Dark Blue (close to Grey White
black)
Where is it Farm In front of our In our garden.
formed/found? house.
Draw a picture/ Smooth rock that Rough rock that is For decorative
Describe how it bounces back when commonly seen on purposes, it is
looks like thrown in the sea or the streets. commonly utilized
lake. in plant soil.
Possible Sedimentary Sedimentary Sedimentary
Classification

THE ORIGIN AND ENVIRONMENT OF FORMATION OF

COMMON MINERALS AND ROCKS
WEEK 2 – EARTH SCIENCE
I.
__________ 1. Automobiles and airplanes (36%)
__________ 2. Fireproof fabrics
__________ 3. Asphalt
__________ 4. Adhesive and sealants
__________ 5. Binding material in concrete
__________ 6. Pottery
__________ 7. Electric wires and cables
__________ 8. Tools and drilling bits to cut rock and small stone
__________ 9. Dentistry
__________10. Monuments and statues
__________11. Human and animal diet
__________12. Antibacterial agent in soaps and other cleansing products
__________13. Batteries and television tubes
__________14. Pacemaker
__________15. Powder
II.
1. Of all the commonly used minerals discussed which is/are mainly used in the
following:
a. Agriculture -
b. Infrastructure -
c. Food, Drugs and Medicine -
d. Beauty and Cleaning Products -
e. Jewelry, Pottery, Ceramic and Glassware -

2. Select one mineral and describe its importance through its acronym.