1. The Earth’s Crust Mineral Identification 2. Mineral Identification What differences can you see between these minerals that could help identify them? What properties…
3 Minerals We live in a world of minerals—they are everywhere around us. Gems and jewelry are minerals. Gravel and sand are minerals. Mud is a mixture of microscopic minerals.…
1. The world of minerals 2. What determines ifsomething is a mineral? inorganic Naturally occurring solid Crystal structure definite chemicalmake-up Video clip “What is…
Slide 1 Slide 2 MINERALS ARE MADE UP OF SINGLE ELEMENTS OR COMPOUNDS ELEMENTS A SUBSTANCE THAT CANNOT BE BROKEN DOWN TO ANY SIMPLER SUBSTANCE EIGHT MOST COMMON ELEMENTS IN…
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.…
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1.MINERALS Ch.22. PROPERTIES OF MINERALS Ch. 2, Section 1 3. 4. FIVE PROPERTIES OF MINERALS Naturally occurring. Not man made. Inorganic. Never was living. Not made from…
1.Physical Properties Mineral appearanceHardness Luster Specific gravity Streak Cleavage and fracture2. Mineral appearanceHow it looks likeWhatcoloris it? Which one of the…
1.Chapter 3:Minerals2. Minerals have four characteristics Naturally occurring:formed by processes on or inside Earth without input from humans. Inorganic:not made by life…