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Geologists classify rocks by looking at their chemical and mineralogical composition then at the the size and shape of their component minerals then at any texture, pattern or grain that the rocks may display. They also classify them in relation to how they were formed.

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How do geologists classify metamorphic rock?

Geologists classify metamorphic rocks by the arrangements of the grains that make up the rocks.


Scientists classify rocks?

by carol and size


How do geologist classify a rock?

Geologists classify rocks by looking at their chemical and mineralogical composition then at the the size and shape of their component minerals then at any texture, pattern or grain that the rocks may display. They also classify them in relation to how they were formed.


How scientist classify rocks?

they look through a microscope


What three things are used to classify igneous rocks?

Color and texture is one way to classify igneous rocks. Another way to do this is modal classification and normative classification.


Do scientists classify rocks by their color?

yes,either felsic if light coloured or mafic if dark cloured.we classify rocks like that especially igneous rocks but COLOR IS NEVER USED TO IDENTIFY ANY ROCK.only classification.


Classify metamorphic rocks as foliated or non-foliated?

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Why don't we just classify rocks by their color?

That was how racism was born.


List four ways geologists classify rocks?

sedimentary,metormorphic , igneous .........


Scientists classify rocks by?

Scientists classify rocks based on their mineral composition, texture, and how they were formed. These classifications help geologists understand the history and properties of rocks. There are three main categories for classifying rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.


What are 3 ways to classify clastic sedimentary rocks?

pieces of rock


What are some ways to classify rocks?

streak,color,hardness,heaviness,