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What characteristics do you think scientist use to classify rocks?
Scientists classify rocks based on their mineral composition, grain size, texture, and origin. They also consider factors like color, hardness, and how the rock formed (e.g. igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) in order to categorize rocks into different types and groups.
What are some observable properties of rocks?
by using a method which is "king Phillip came over from great Spain" this means "kingdom phylum class order family genus species"
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.
Geologist classify rocks according to their?
They classify metamorphic rocks according to their parent rock or protolith.
what are five different ways of classifying rocks?
cleavage, fracture, luster, streak and color
What refers to the size of the crystals evident in the rock and is the property you use to classify igneous rocks is?
intrusive and extrusive
What feature is not a property that scientists use to classify minerals in rocks?
* the price of rice in China * the success of the Republican Party in the polls.
How do geologists classify rock?
Geologists classify rocks into three groups. The first group are igneous rocks, the second are metamorphic rocks and the third are sedimentary rocks.
What is the chemical property used to classify igneous rocks?
The chemical property used to classify igneous rocks is their mineral composition, specifically the type and relative abundance of minerals present in the rock. This information helps geologists differentiate between different types of igneous rocks, such as basalt, granite, and rhyolite.
Is color a good property to classify rocks?
Color alone is not a reliable property to classify rocks, as it can vary due to factors like mineral composition, weathering, and impurities. For accurate classification, it is important to consider additional characteristics such as texture, mineral composition, hardness, and overall structure.
What chemical property is most commonly used to classify igneous rock?
The mineral composition (silica content) is the chemical property most commonly used to classify igneous rocks. This can help differentiate between different types of igneous rocks, such as basalt, andesite, and granite.
What property did you use to classify a celestial body as a star?
Stars shine...they produce light. ght
How do geologists use the column?
Geologists use the geologic column to classify layers of rocks and fossils that make up the Earth's crust.
What are the characteristics Scientists use to classify rocks?
Scientists classify rocks based on their mineral composition, texture, and origin. Mineral composition refers to the types and relative amounts of minerals present in the rock. Texture relates to the size and arrangement of the mineral grains, while origin refers to how the rock was formed (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic).
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 geologists use geologic column?
Geologists use the geologic column to classify layers of rocks and fossils that make up the Earth's crust.
