What this event is about
Hands-on and written ID of minerals and rock types, plus formation environments and the rock cycle.
Study plan
- Build a mineral properties checklist: hardness, cleavage, luster, streak, density.
- Practice igneous / sedimentary / metamorphic classification trees.
- Connect rock types to tectonic and surface environments.
- Time yourself on specimen trays.
Tips
Don’t jump to a name — eliminate with tests. Bring allowed tools listed in the rules.