Chapter 3 – Minerals of the Earth •A mineral is •SOLID •NONLIVING (inorganic) material •found in the Earth •naturally occurring •Definite chemical makeup •Definite crystalline structure http://youtu.be/rTXSwnkieZc 6 min What is a Mineral? Geology Kitchen 1
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What is a MINERAL? Chapter 3 – Minerals of the Earth A mineral is SOLID NONLIVING (inorganic) material found in the Earth naturally occurring Definite.
Minerals Most of the minerals of the Earth’s crust are made up of only 8 elements. Most common elements - Oxygen Silicon Aluminum
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Chapter 3 – Minerals of the Earth
•A mineral is •SOLID•NONLIVING (inorganic) material•found in the Earth•naturally occurring•Definite chemical makeup•Definite crystalline structure
http://youtu.be/rTXSwnkieZc6 min What is a Mineral? Geology Kitchen 1
Georgia’s State MineralStaurolite was designated the official state mineral of Georgia in 1976. Commonly called “fairy crosses” or “fairy stones,” staurolite crystals are common in northern Georgia and are collected as good luck charms.