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Opal is amorphous mineraloid, occurrence : Sedimentary and secondary from the alteration of high silica igneous extrusive rocks
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WHAT is the change of one type of rock into a new type of rock?
ANSWER: rock cycle
Which material is not moving in the rock cycle?
what type of material is not moving in the rock cycle
Are there different kinds of opal?
The types of Opal that i am familiar with are White Opal, Fire Opal, Boulder Opal, Black Opal, Crystal Opal, Light Opal, Doublet Opal, Triplet Opal, Common Opal, Synthetic Opal, and Immitation Opal.
Is opal an intrusive or extrusive mineral?
Opal is not considered a rock but actually a mineraloid gel. It is deposited at relatively low temperatures. One of the characteristics if igneous rocks, sometimes called fire rocks, is that they are formed at high temperatures. Whether an igneous rock forms below ground, or on or near the surface, it's all about heat forming the rock. Opal cannot take its form under that kind of heat.
How do the rocks fit in the rock cycle?
Rocks are classfied as one of the following:Metamorphic Sedimentary and Igneous
The way the pieces of materials in the rock fit together define its?
The way the pieces of materials in the rock fit together define its cycle. The rock cycle will entail the formation of the rocks with the various pieces of materials.
Is a opal a sedimentary rock?
yes
Is opal a type of rock?
Its a rock. Just a shiny one.
Is Fire Opal a rock or a mineral?
Neither. Opal is a mineraloid, as it does not have a sufficiently organized structure to be considered a mineral.
How does leaching fit into the rock cycle?
Leaching contributes to rock rot, thus aiding erosion of large rocks into smaller particles.
Is an opal a rock?
No, it's actually a form of silica.
Is opal a sedimentary igneous or metamorphic rock?
igneous
What is the endpoint of a rock cycle?
the endpoint of a rock cycle is the metamorphic rock
Does the rock cycle have to start from the sedimentary rock?
No, the rock cycle does not have to start from the sedimentary rock
Valuable rock start with o four letter word?
opal
Is an opal a type of rock?
No, it's a type of silica, and is classed as a mineraloid.
What does the rock cycle and water cycle have in common?
The rock cycle and water cycle both are natural.
