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- https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/Physical_Geography%3A_our_Beautiful_World/09%3A_Earth_Materials_and_Structure/9.05%3A_RocksRocks are assemblages of minerals. Unlike minerals, the composition of a particular rock type varies from sample to sample depending on the proportions of minerals contained within. A physical geograp...Rocks are assemblages of minerals. Unlike minerals, the composition of a particular rock type varies from sample to sample depending on the proportions of minerals contained within. A physical geographer needs a fundamental understanding of the properties and characteristic of rocks to understand the geographical variation of Earth surface features.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/The_Physical_Environment_(Ritter)/14%3A_Earth_Materials_and_Structure/14.05%3A_RocksRocks are assemblages of minerals. Unlike minerals, the composition of a particular rock type varies from sample to sample depending on the proportions of minerals contained within. A physical geograp...Rocks are assemblages of minerals. Unlike minerals, the composition of a particular rock type varies from sample to sample depending on the proportions of minerals contained within. A physical geographer needs a fundamental understanding of the properties and characteristic of rocks to understand the geographical variation of Earth surface features.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/00%3A_Front_Matter/05%3A_PrefaceThis page presents "Geology of California," an open educational resource textbook with a student-centered approach. It includes diverse engagement methods like text, images, videos, and activities acr...This page presents "Geology of California," an open educational resource textbook with a student-centered approach. It includes diverse engagement methods like text, images, videos, and activities across 19 chapters, covering key concepts, physiographic provinces, and environmental issues. Instructors can adapt it to their needs. Developed through educator collaboration, the book aims to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of geology.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/02%3A_Minerals_and_Rocks/2.03%3A_The_Rock_CycleThis page explains the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, and how they form through geological processes. It discusses the rock cycle, which illustrates the transformati...This page explains the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, and how they form through geological processes. It discusses the rock cycle, which illustrates the transformation of rocks via uplift, erosion, sedimentation, and other processes. Key steps in the cycle include burial, cementation, and weathering, highlighting the dynamic interactions within Earth's geology.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/02%3A_Minerals_and_RocksThe chapter provides an introduction to minerals and rocks, focusing on their components and significance. Minerals, composed of atoms and elements, are essential to daily life and various industries....The chapter provides an introduction to minerals and rocks, focusing on their components and significance. Minerals, composed of atoms and elements, are essential to daily life and various industries. Rocks, which are aggregates of minerals, are categorized into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types based on their formation process. The chapter outlines learning objectives, discusses the rock cycle, and examines mineral properties.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/02%3A_Minerals_and_Rocks/2.05%3A_Sedimentary_RocksThis page provides a detailed overview of clastic (detrital) sedimentary rocks, which are formed from the accumulation of rock and mineral fragments transported by natural forces and deposited as sedi...This page provides a detailed overview of clastic (detrital) sedimentary rocks, which are formed from the accumulation of rock and mineral fragments transported by natural forces and deposited as sediment. It explains the classification of clastic sedimentary rocks based on clast size, roundness, and sorting. The page also touches on other types of sedimentary rocks, including chemical and biochemical sedimentary rocks like limestone and chert.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/Lumen_Learning/Earth_Science_(Lumen)/02%3A_Minerals/2.01%3A_Materials_of_Earths_CrustThis page discusses the composition of Earth's crust, which includes silicate minerals, carbonates, and native elements. It suggests visiting natural history museums to learn about these materials. Ad...This page discusses the composition of Earth's crust, which includes silicate minerals, carbonates, and native elements. It suggests visiting natural history museums to learn about these materials. Additionally, it explains how atoms form molecules through chemical bonding, leading to various minerals crucial for the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/01%3A_Introduction_to_the_Geology_of_CaliforniaThis page details California's diverse geology, featuring various rock types and formations that provide a comprehensive study. The textbook is designed for all learners, focusing on accessibility and...This page details California's diverse geology, featuring various rock types and formations that provide a comprehensive study. The textbook is designed for all learners, focusing on accessibility and adaptability in geology education. It is a low-cost, online resource organized by geomorphic provinces. The authors advocate for improved access to geology through open educational resources and collaboration to ensure inclusivity in learning.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/04%3A_Geologic_Structures_and_Seismology/4.01%3A_Stress_and_StrainThis page discusses stress in rocks, categorized as normal (compression and tension) or shear stress. Rocks respond to stress through strain, resulting in elastic, plastic deformations, or fractures. ...This page discusses stress in rocks, categorized as normal (compression and tension) or shear stress. Rocks respond to stress through strain, resulting in elastic, plastic deformations, or fractures. Deformation processes include tilting, folding, and faulting. Geologists measure deformation via the orientation of geological features (strike and dip) to infer tectonic forces and understand a region's geological history and structural relationships.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/Lumen_Learning/Earth_Science_(Lumen)/03%3A_Rocks/3.02%3A_Sedimentary_RocksThis page discusses the White House's construction in 1792 using porous sandstone, initially causing water damage, which was mitigated with a protective mixture that contributed to its white color. It...This page discusses the White House's construction in 1792 using porous sandstone, initially causing water damage, which was mitigated with a protective mixture that contributed to its white color. It highlights sedimentary rocks like sandstone, detailing their formation through compaction and lithification processes like cementation. The lesson further categorizes various types of sedimentary rocks based on composition and formation methods.
