Rocks and Mineral Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

the process in which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another
break down of rock into smaller pieces
any process that breaks down and creates sediment
decomposition of rock caused be chemical reactions resulting in the formation of new compounds
occurs when wind or water lay down sediment
can help identify but can't be your main source of identification
color left behind by mineral on a white tile
how light reflects from the surface
pattern of the atoms
breaks smooth and reflects light
breaks in jagged or rough edges
scratch mineral with another or use penny or nail
forms as molten rock (magma) then cools and hardens
forms as loose particles, are pressed/cemented together in layers
forms from existing rock