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…
1. Mineral Identification Vocabulary 2. Appearance what a mineral looks like (color, shape, size) NOT A VERY RELIABLE TEST 3. Hardness a measure of how easily a mineral scratches…
Slide 1 MINERALS AND ROCKS THE TREASURES OF OUR EARTH! REVIEW THIS POWERPOINT OFTEN— IT IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW! Slide 2 MINERAL: A. Naturally occurring B. Inorganic,…
Mineral Identification Minerals can be identified by a combination of their physical properties (characteristics). COLOR Some minerals come in more than one color. Ex. Quartz…