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Rocks and Minerals What is soft rock geology? How do geologists date rocks? What is hard rock geology? What are fossils? How are metamorphic rocks made? How are igneous rocks made? Why do minerals form shapes? Why do some rocks form in layers? How hard are minerals? How do geologists study minerals? How do geologists find out about the Earth's crust? Are all minerals valuable? What is a mineral? What are gems?   Previous: Back to Rocks and Minerals Book: 1001 Section: Earth Chapter: Rocks and Minerals