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GEOL 1302 – LAB 01: EXPLORING THE ROCK CYCLE AND
IDENTIFICATION | COMPLETE VERIFIED STUDY | 2026 UPDATES
GEOL 1302
Lab 01
Rock Cycle
In this lab, you are reviewing the rock cycle and learning to identify some common rocks.
Your lab instructor will summarize the main characteristics of the different rock types. Some
help to perform the rock identification can also be found below. Please answer the questions
about the rock cycle and complete the worksheet (“Common Rocks”) and submit both papers
to your instructor. Don’t forget to put your name on the worksheets!
Important notice:
In this lab you will be using hydrochloric acid (HCl). This is a dangerous liquid for skin and
eyes, and it can also damage clothes. – By starting to work on this lab, you acknowledge that
you have read and understood the dangers associated with the use of HCl. If you don’t want
to use it, ask your lab instructor to use it for you.
Rock Cycle Information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_cycle
Rock Classification: http://geology.com/rocks/
http://scienceviews.com/geology/rockclassificationchart.html
Terms for Worksheet “Common Rocks”:
Rock Properties: texture (grain size, layering or banding), composition (minerals, color)
Rock Classification: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
GEOL 1302 – LAB 01: EXPLORING THE ROCK CYCLE AND
IDENTIFICATION | COMPLETE VERIFIED STUDY | 2026 UPDATES
GEOL 1302
Lab 01
Rock Cycle
In this lab, you are reviewing the rock cycle and learning to identify some common rocks.
Your lab instructor will summarize the main characteristics of the different rock types. Some
help to perform the rock identification can also be found below. Please answer the questions
about the rock cycle and complete the worksheet (“Common Rocks”) and submit both papers
to your instructor. Don’t forget to put your name on the worksheets!
Important notice:
In this lab you will be using hydrochloric acid (HCl). This is a dangerous liquid for skin and
eyes, and it can also damage clothes. – By starting to work on this lab, you acknowledge that
you have read and understood the dangers associated with the use of HCl. If you don’t want
to use it, ask your lab instructor to use it for you.
Rock Cycle Information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_cycle
Rock Classification: http://geology.com/rocks/
http://scienceviews.com/geology/rockclassificationchart.html
Terms for Worksheet “Common Rocks”:
Rock Properties: texture (grain size, layering or banding), composition (minerals, color)
Rock Classification: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
