Rock Uses

Rocks are found in the earth crust. One good place to look for rocks is a mine shaft.

Rocks are made up of minerals. Different mixes of minerals are found in different types of rocks .

Quarries are not considered a rock by itself.

Granite is made up of quartz and mica. A lot of things that are man made are made out of rocks and minerals.

Concrete is made of rock particles, sand and cement. At a wet plant the cement is mixed and made ready for delivery.

Minerals are also used to make things for transportation as well. Roads are made from a special rock called asphalt.

The minerals for concrete come from large mining areas.

Concrete is mixed and made ready for delivery.

Bricks are made out of minerals. Most bricks are made of clay and a rock called sheet. After you make the brick you put it in great ovens called kilns. It takes about seven days to the finish bricks.

Glass is one of the most useful manufactured items. It is made of sand, limestone and soda ash which is made from salt. They melt them together until it becomes liquid. Some glass is flattened to make windows. Other glass is blown to make bowls and other glass items.

Gems are minerals that occur in nature. They are highly valued because they are rare, beautiful and strong enough to last in jewelry.

Rubies are found in limestone. The limestone is cut away to free the gem. The rubies are then cut and polished to make jewelry.

Aquamarine is found just like the ruby. It is cut and polished to bring out its natural brilliance

Rocks and minerals were not only used for jewelry, but for every day things.

Other Uses for Rocks mortar and pestles adobe buildings  pyramids all kinds of big beautiful buildings lead pencils statues dishes tool bits made of diamonds silicon chips for computers What would you add to this list?