Chapter 6 Mineral and Rocks Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 10 clues. Answers range from 6 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

a naturally occurring solid that can form by inorganic processes and that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition.
the repeating pattern of a mineral's particles forms this type of solid
describes how a mineral looks when it breaks apart in a irregular way
a light-colored rock that has high silica content
forms from the cooling of magma or lava
forms when small particles of rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together
metamorphicrock forms when a rock is changed by heat or pressure
a series of processes that occur on Earth's surface and in the crust and mantle that slowly change rocks from one kind to another
the look and feel of a rock's surface
the color of a minerals powder