Slide 1Minerals They occur naturally in the Earth. Slide 2 They are inorganic meaning they have never been living. Slide 3 They have a definite chemical composition. Halite-…

Slide 1Minerals Slide 2 Fracture Fracture is the tendency of a mineral to break along curved surfaces without a definite shape. These minerals do not have planes of weakness…

Slide 1Minerals Slide 2 What is a Mineral? A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition. Slide 3 A.…

Slide 1Minerals Slide 2 Mineral Definition A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystalline structure and a definite chemical composition. There are about 3,000…

Slide 1Warm Up 9/27 1)The most common mineral group in Earth’s crust is the ____________. a. Carbonatesc. Oxides b. Silicatesd. Sulfides 2)What are the building blocks…

1. MineralsBy: Rabbi Goldberg 2. IntroductionThe lithosphere is made of one or more naturally formed materials called ROCK.All Rocks are made up mineralsMonominerelic –…

1. MineralsBy: Rabbi Goldberg 2. IntroductionThe lithosphere is made of one or more naturally formed materials called ROCK.All Rocks are made up mineralsMonominerelic –…

1. Minerals By: Tariq Ziad Yamin 2. Some minerals Some minerals are glowing. Some minerals are green. Some minerals are hard. Some are so soft. 3. Quartz Quartz are used…

Slide 1 How Do We Identify Minerals? Earth Science Ms. Kurtzweil Spring 2010 Slide 2 Identification by Careful Inspection… Slide 3 Color ► First and most easily observed…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Monday November 02, 2009  Open your notebooks. Write down today’s questions.  Today’s Theme: What is a mineral? –What are the ways that minerals…