The smaller parts of minerals are called crystals. Crystals are the solid, geometric forms that minerals take as they arrange their atoms in a specific, repeating pattern. Additionally, minerals can be composed of smaller units called molecules or ions, which are the basic building blocks of the mineral's structure.
The process of changing the hard parts of animal or plant remains with minerals is called fossilization. This process can involve the replacement of organic materials with minerals, preserving the structure of the original organism as a fossil for scientific study.
A fossil made of hardened minerals in the solid shape of the original organism or one of its parts is called a petrified fossil. This process occurs when the organic material is replaced by minerals, preserving the original structure of the organism.
These are called minerals. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure. They are the building blocks of rocks and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical or mechanical means.
The breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller particles without a change in composition is called physical weathering. This process occurs through various natural mechanisms, such as freeze-thaw cycles, abrasion, or the effects of temperature changes. Unlike chemical weathering, which alters the chemical structure of the materials, physical weathering maintains the original composition of the rocks and minerals.
They are just called minerals.
Sediments
The larger parts are called continents, the smaller parts are called islands.
Sediment.
Sediment.
They are called protons, neutrons and electrons
Fossilization
segmentation
Physical weathering.
Sedimentation
The process of changing the hard parts of animal or plant remains with minerals is called fossilization. This process can involve the replacement of organic materials with minerals, preserving the structure of the original organism as a fossil for scientific study.
A fossil made of hardened minerals in the solid shape of the original organism or one of its parts is called a petrified fossil. This process occurs when the organic material is replaced by minerals, preserving the original structure of the organism.
It's called 'calcification'