Characteristics Of Rocks

Question 1

Characteristics of basalt

Answer 1

• Dark grey/black

- Glittery speckles

Question 2

Characteristics of granite

Answer 2

• Speckled grey, white, black and pink

- Contains very hard, large crystals

Question 3

Characteristics of limestone

Answer 3

• Grey, white or yellow
• May contain fossils
• Fizzes in contact with a drop of acid

Question 4

Characteristics of sandstone

Answer 4

• yellow/orange

- grains of sand are visible which may rub off

Question 5

Characteristics of slate

Answer 5

• dark grey
• smooth
• layers split apart easily
• can be marked

Question 6

Characteristics of marble

Answer 6

• white with swirls of colour

- can be highly polished for use in fireplaces or floors