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Minerals and Rocks Concept Map for Earth Science

See how minerals combine into rocks and how the three rock types connect through the rock cycle. Then create your own map from your notes or a PDF.

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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).
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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 a Minerals and Rocks Map From Your Notes

Upload lecture slides or a textbook chapter, and the AI maps the key minerals and rock types for you.

Built from your own material

Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or text file, and the map follows your course content.

Clear branches for each rock type

Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks each get their own branch with formation and examples.

Quiz and flashcards from the map

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

How to Make a Minerals and Rocks Map

Three steps take your geology notes to a study-ready concept map.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload your notes, slides or chapter, or type the topic such as rock cycle or mineral hardness.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The AI organizes minerals, rock types and processes into an interactive mind map with expandable branches.

  3. 3

    Study, expand and quiz

    Expand any node, edit the text, test yourself with a quiz, then export the map as PNG or PDF.

Understanding Minerals and Rocks Concept Maps

A minerals and rocks concept map shows how these two core earth science ideas connect. Minerals are naturally occurring solids with a fixed chemical makeup and crystal structure. Rocks are solid mixtures of one or more minerals, grouped as igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic.

  • Mineral properties: hardness, luster, cleavage, streak and color
  • Common minerals: quartz, feldspar, mica and calcite with their uses
  • Igneous rocks: formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies
  • Sedimentary rocks: formed from compacted and cemented layers of sediment
  • Metamorphic rocks: formed when existing rock changes under heat and pressure

Use the map to review for exams, compare rock types side by side, or trace the rock cycle. Create your own version from your notes with CogniGuide.

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Minerals and Rocks Concept Map Questions

Answers to common questions about minerals, rocks and building your own map.

What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

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

What are the three main types of rock?

The three main types are igneous rock, formed from cooled magma or lava, sedimentary rock, formed from compacted sediment, and metamorphic rock, formed when existing rock changes under heat and pressure.

Which files can I upload to make a minerals and rocks map?

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

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

Yes. Once the map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can also become flashcards.