What are the uses of rocks?

Introduce students to different types of rocks and their uses. Background Information: Rocks normally consist of several minerals, some essential, some accessory. A rock may be thought of as a "mineral environment. read more

Rocks normally consist of several minerals, some essential, some accessory. A rock may be thought of as a "mineral environment." Each rock type was formed under certain specific conditions, resulting in the formation of a fairly predictable group of minerals. read more

We use things made from rocks and minerals every day. It is estimated that every person in the United States will use more than three million pounds of rocks, minerals and metals during their lifetime. read more

Rocks are very useful to us. The uses of rocks can be anything from oil to houses to diamonds. Rocks can explain prehistoric animals and plants by fossils and scientists can tell the history of the Earth from them. Rocks can be used for buildings and statues but the type of rock has to be suited for the job. read more