PROPERTIES

OF ROCKS
Rocks and Minerals
Block 22, Lesson 2
Do all rocks look similar?
In what ways can they be different?

◎ We see different kinds

of rocks around us.

◎ They may be different in

color, shape, and size.

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AIM:
Today, we will be able to
compare rocks based on
different physical properties.
Resources Needed
XSEED Content Book, Worksheet 2

Keywords we will use:

properties, texture, luster

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Let’s do this!

◎ Copy the table in your Science notebook.

◎ Look at the picture of the given rock
sample.
◎ Fill in the table with your observations.

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What are the colors of the rocks?
Which are rough? Smooth? Shiny? Hard? Soft?

◎ Marble and granite come in variety

of colors.

◎ Chalk is white and coal is black.

◎ Granite, chalk, and marble are

smooth while coal is rough.

◎ Marble and granite are shiny and

hard while chalk and coal are dull
and soft.
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How can we group rocks based on their physical properties?

◎ We can put rocks into groups based on their –

-size
-color
-texture
-luster
-hardness

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How can we group rocks based on their physical properties?
◎ Rocks are of different colors.

◎ Some are hard whereas some are soft.

◎ Some rocks are rough whereas others are smooth.

◎ Some rocks have a metallic shine or luster while some appear dull.

◎ Rocks also have different abilities to absorb water.

◎ Some rocks like sandstone absorb more water, whereas some rocks like marble do
not absorb water.
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How are rocks related to their properties?

◎ We use rocks with different

properties for different
purposes.

◎ For example, we use soft

rocks like chalk to write on a
blackboard and hard rocks
like marble and granite to
make floors and kitchen
counters.
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WORKBOOK
Finish S2, page 4
of your XSEED Workbook.

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