To aid in the teaching of different rock types in Ireland.

1. Types of
Rock

2. Limestone
Fossils
Soft rock -
rain wears it
away!
Grey shades

3. Marble
Shiny
Veined
White, red,
green, black
Decorative.
Why?

4. Granite
Pink & grey
Sparkles in light
Hard wearing in
building materials

5. Quiz
• What rock type would you use in something you
wanted to last a long time?
• What material would you use to create a statue
for a museum?
• What rock often has holes in it?
• What rock is often used in buildings? Why?
• What rock is made when sand, clay and dead
sea life are pressed together for years?
• What material is most shiny?