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Rocks and Minerals Concept Map for Earth Science Study

See how minerals, the three rock types and the rock cycle connect. Then create a map from your own notes, PDF or slides.

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What you get: Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports: Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price: Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
Sign-up: A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
What you can upload: PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

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Why a Rocks and Minerals Map Helps

Turn class notes or a textbook chapter into a clear visual of how rock and mineral topics connect.

Build from your own material

Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or text file, and the AI turns your lesson into a branching map.

Follow the rock cycle

Each rock type sits on its own branch, so you can trace how one rock changes into another.

Quiz yourself from the map

Turn the finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes before your test.

How to Make a Rocks and Minerals Map

Start with your lesson material or a topic, and the map comes together in a few steps.

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Add your notes or type a topic
Upload your chapter, slides or notes, or simply enter rocks and minerals.
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AI builds the branches
Minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks appear as expandable branches.
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Study, expand and quiz
Expand any node, edit the text, then export the map or turn it into a quiz.

Understanding Rocks and Minerals Through a Concept Map

A concept map about rocks and minerals shows how two linked topics fit together. Minerals are naturally occurring solids with a fixed chemical composition and crystal structure. Rocks are solid mixtures of one or more minerals, grouped by how they formed. Seeing both on one map makes it clear why each rock type has its own mineral makeup.

Minerals: solid, inorganic, with set chemical composition
Mineral properties: hardness, luster, streak, cleavage
Igneous rocks: formed from cooled magma or lava
Sedimentary rocks: formed from compacted layers of particles
Metamorphic rocks: changed by heat and pressure

Use the map to review each rock type and its formation, then revise with flashcards. Build a map from your own class notes with CogniGuide to match your syllabus.

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Rocks and Minerals Concept Map FAQ

Common questions about the topic and how to make your own map.

What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

A mineral is a naturally occurring solid with a fixed chemical composition and crystal structure. A rock is a solid made of one or more minerals, or of other natural material, and has no fixed composition.

What are the three main rock types?

The three main rock types are igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, sedimentary rocks from compacted particles, and metamorphic rocks from existing rock changed by heat and pressure.

Which file types can I use to make my map?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image. You can also type a topic and let the AI build the map.

Can I turn my rocks and minerals map into a quiz?

Yes. Once the map is made, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself. The same notes can also become flashcards. A free plan allows 5 creations a week.