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Igneous Rock Identification: Nature's Fiery Cauldron
http://geology.csupomona.edu/alert/igneous/ignrxs.htm
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This website contains a set of lessons on how to identify igneous rocks using their textures, minerals, and physical properties. The student, working with rock samples and tools supplied by the teacher, will be able to identify some igneous rocks and will be given access to more information on the rocks. Links are available for learning about well-known volcano localities and to more general information. Basic books for learners of different levels are described.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
    • Lab activity
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and Other Restrictions Information is Unknown.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-669
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Mineral Identification: The Beauty of Nature'
http://geology.csupomona.edu/alert/mineral/minerals.htm
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: David R. Jessey
Department of Geological Sciences
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Publisher: California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Department of Geological Sciences
http://geology.csupomona.edu/default.htm

Author: Don Tarman
Department of Geological Sciences
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona