1.Granite

2.Basalt

3.Sandstone

4.Limestone

5.Shale

6.Gneiss

7.Schist

8.Marble

9.Quartzite

10.Slate

11.Chert

12.Obsidian

13.Pumice

14.Tuff

15.Andesite

16.Diorite

17.Gabbro

18.Rhyolite

19.Kimberlite

20.Peridotite

21.Pegmatite

22.Breccia

23.Conglomerate

24.Arkose

25.Phonolite

26.Serpentinite

27.Anorthosite

28.Komatiite

29.Granodiorite

30.Syenite

31.Eclogite

32.Blueschist

33.Hornfels

34.Migmatite

35.Lherzolite

36.Dunite

37.Quartz monzonite

38.Quartz porphyry

39.Carbonatite

40.Orthogneiss

41.Metaconglomerate

42.Metaarkose

43.Marble breccia

44.Fossiliferous 

45.Travertine

46.Dolomite

47.Chalk

48.Gypsum

1.The Earth's crust is made up of more than 4,000 different minerals.

2.Rocks are made up of one or more minerals and can be classified into three major types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

3.Granite is one of the most common types of igneous rock, and is often used in building and construction.

4.Diamonds are the hardest known mineral and are used for cutting, drilling, and polishing.

5.Quartz is a mineral that is used in the production of glass, electronics, and watches.

6.Coal is a sedimentary rock that is formed from the remains of ancient plants and is used as a fuel source.

7.Marble is a metamorphic rock that is prized for its beauty and is often used in sculpture and architecture.

8.Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is used in the production of cement and as a building material.

9.Gold is a highly valued mineral that has been used for currency and jewelry for thousands of years.

10.Hematite is an iron oxide mineral that is commonly used as a pigment and in jewelry.

11.Feldspar is a group of minerals that are commonly used in the production of ceramics and glass.

12.Bauxite is a mineral that is used to produce aluminum.

13.Gypsum is a mineral that is used in the production of plaster and drywall.

14.Granite and marble are both types of rock that are commonly used as countertops in kitchens and bathrooms.

15.Slate is a metamorphic rock that is used in roofing and as a flooring material.

16.Amethyst is a variety of quartz that is prized for its purple color and is used in jewelry.

17.Sandstone is a sedimentary rock that is used as a building material and for paving.

18.Talc is a mineral that is used in the production of cosmetics and as a lubricant.

19.Copper is a metallic mineral that is used in electrical wiring and plumbing.

20.Tourmaline is a mineral that is used in jewelry and as a component in some electronic devices.

1.What is the most common mineral found in the Earth's crust?

A. Quartz

B. Feldspar

C. Mica

D. Calcite

2.What is the term used to describe the process by which a sedimentary rock becomes a metamorphic rock?

A. Erosion

B. Weathering

C. Compaction

D. Metamorphism

3.What type of rock is formed from the solidification of molten magma or lava?

A. Igneous rock

B. Sedimentary rock

C. Metamorphic rock

D. None of the above

4.What is the hardest mineral on Earth?

A. Quartz

B. Diamond

C. Topaz

D. Corundum

5.What is the name for a rock that has a hollow cavity lined with crystals?

A. Geode

B. Conglomerate

C. Shal

D. Gneiss

6.What is the term used to describe the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

A. Erosion

B. Weathering

C. Compaction

D. Metamorphism

7.What mineral is commonly known as "fool's gold"?

A. Pyrite

B. Chalcopyrite

C. Galena

D. Sphalerite

8.What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment particles?

A. Igneous rock

B. Sedimentary rock

C. Metamorphic rock

D. None of the above