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How Are Rocks Formed?

Apr 23, 2021
Guest
Hendratta Ali
36:02
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
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What Are Rocks Made Of?
01:53 • 2min
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How Do Rocks Get Made?
03:44 • 2min
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Hendrata Ali Explains the Three Stages of Rocks
05:35 • 2min
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What Are the Three Main Types of Rocks?
07:17 • 3min
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What Is Metamorphic Rock?
10:43 • 2min
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How Did the Rock to My Backyard Originate?
12:57 • 3min
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Are All Rocks Hard?
16:11 • 4min
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How Are Diamonds Created?
20:31 • 2min
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What Makes a Rock Hard or Soft?
22:39 • 4min
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Why Are Some Rocks Shiny and How Do They Shine?
26:22 • 3min
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Why Do Some Rocks Have Gemstones in Them?
29:40 • 4min
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How to Make Diamonds
33:14 • 4min
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How are rocks made? Why are some rocks hard and others soft? How do rocks shine? How are geodes and crystals made? Why do some rocks have gems in them? Answers to your rock questions with Hendratta Ali, rock doctor! Ali is a geologist who studies and teaches at Fort Hays State University in Kansas.

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