Rocks and minerals

The new DK Nature Guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in DK's uniquely visual style. Produced in collaboration with expert consultants at the Smithsonian Institution, each guide is expertly written and will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips.From blue schist to blue granite, malachite to meteorites, and taconite to travertine, Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals is packed…

What are sedimentary rocks. What are they made of. How they look like. How are they formed. Learn its types with characteristics, examples, fun facts, & a picture.

The different types of Stones are obtained from the quarries and it is a natural material for construction purposes. We use it to construct different

What are metamorphic rocks. What are they made of. How they look like. How are they formed. Learn their types with characteristics, examples, pictures, & fun facts.

Ready to teach the rock cycle? This digital and ready to go rock cycle anchor chart/ rock cycle poster pack will be the perfect resource for your Earth science lessons! Use these colorful and descriptive rocks and minerals posters to help teach your students about the three types of rocks. Then, use the rock cycle anchor chart to teach the rock cycle. Simply print this clear and colorful rock cycle anchor chart out on the 4 separate pages (all you have to do is hit print, the rest is ready…

Want to impress your friend with your rock knowledge? Here are 30 types of rocks that you ought to know to get you started.

The major types of metamorphic rocks are detailed here, which include regional, contact and mechanical metamorphism.

Ooh I know all this, helpful for sorting your rock collection!

Rocks do not have a definite composition of mineral constituents. Feldspar and quartz are the most common minerals found in rocks. There are many different kinds of rocks which are grouped under three families on the basis of their mode of formation.