Slide 1 Slide 2 What is a Mineral? Naturally-formed solid substance with a crystal structure Naturally-formed solid substance with a crystal structure Pyromorphite Slide…

Slide 1Minerals Slide 2 Feb. 18,2014 What are four of the five questions to ask if you are trying to determine if you have a mineral? Slide 3 For our bodies, to build our…

Slide 1 Slide 2 What is a Mineral? Naturally-formed solid substance with a crystal structure Naturally-formed solid substance with a crystal structure Pyromorphite Slide…

Slide 1 What is a Mineral? A mineral is a naturally occurring substance that is inorganic and has a unique chemical and crystalline structure. Inorganic = Not living Slide…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 Slide 6 Slide 7 Slide 8 Crystal Models Divide the 8 crystal models up between the people at your table. Cut out the models along the…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Groups of Minerals Minerals are grouped by the elements they are made of. Amethyst Beryl (Emerald) Calcite Slide 3 Mineral Group CharacteristicsExamples Silicates…