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Rocks and Minerals Concept Map for Earth Science

See how minerals form rocks, how the three rock types differ, and how each one forms. Then turn your own geology notes into a map.

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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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Build Your Rock and Mineral Map

Start from your textbook chapter, lecture slides or a typed topic, and get a structured map in seconds.

Map from your own material

Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or notes, and the AI extracts the minerals, rock types and processes.

Clear branch structure

Minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks appear as separate branches you can expand and review.

Quiz and flashcards

Turn the finished map into a quiz, or create flashcards from the same notes to test identification and formation.

How to Make a Rock and Mineral Concept Map

Three steps take you from a geology chapter to a map you can study and quiz yourself on.

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Add your notes or topic
Upload your rock cycle notes or slides, or type a topic such as rock types or mineral properties.
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AI builds the map
The AI organizes minerals, rock families and formation processes into an interactive mind map.
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Study, expand and quiz
Expand any branch with AI, edit labels, export as PNG or PDF, and test yourself with a quiz.

Rock and Mineral Concept Map Overview

A concept map of rocks and minerals shows how these two ideas connect in earth science. A mineral is a naturally occurring solid with a fixed chemical composition and an ordered crystal structure. Rocks are solid aggregates made of one or more minerals, and geologists group them into three families by how they form.

Minerals: solids defined by composition, crystal structure and hardness
Igneous rocks: formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies
Sedimentary rocks: formed by compaction and cementation of sediments
Metamorphic rocks: formed when existing rock changes under heat and pressure

Use the map to review how each rock type forms and which minerals it contains. To build a version tailored to your own course notes, create your personalized map with CogniGuide.

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Rock and Mineral Questions Answered

Quick answers on the core ideas, plus how to build your own map.

What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

A mineral is a single naturally occurring solid with a defined chemical composition and crystal structure. A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals, or in some cases natural glass or organic material, and it 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 or lava, sedimentary rocks from compacted sediments, and metamorphic rocks from older rocks altered by heat and pressure.

Which file types can I use to make the map?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images of your notes. You can also skip the upload and type a topic.

Can I turn my rock and mineral map into a quiz?

Yes. Once the map is generated, you can convert it into a quiz to test yourself on rock types and mineral properties. The same notes can also become flashcards.