Rocks and Minerals Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 10 clues. Answers range from 4 to 11 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

A natural, non-living, solid crystal that makes up rocks.
A type of rock formed when heat and pressure change the properties of a rock.
The color of the powder that a mineral leaves when it is scratched across a special plate.
Type of rock that forms when layers of sediments settle on top of one another and harden.
Type of rock that forms from molten rock.
Property of a mineral that describes how it reflects light.
Granite is an _______ igneous rock.
The measure of how much is in a given amount space.
Minerals are classified according to their ______.
The word igneous comes from the Latin word for _____.