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Rock Grain

Key Stage 2

Meaning

This picture shows the grains in a type of limestone.

A grain is a very small piece of rock.

Singular Noun: Grain
Plural Noun: Grains
Adjective: Granular


About Grains

Rock grains are small pieces of rock that are stuck together to make a rock.
Rock grains can have rounded edges or can have sharp edges.
Grains with sharp edges are called crystals.
The grains are made of minerals.