Minerals Minerals What are minerals and how do we classify them? Minerals Minerals are the ingredients needed to form the different types of rocks Rock â is any naturally…

Objectives Define mineral and Compare the two main groups Identify the six types of silicate crystalline structures. Describe three common nonsilicate crystalline structures.…

TEXTURE OF ROCK.. THE SIZE, SHAPE AND POSITIONS OF THE PIECES INSIDE A ROCK.. 3 TYPES= FINE GRAINED, COARSE GRAINED AND MEDIUM GRAINED ROCKS ARE MADE OF MINERALS, BUT MINERALS…

Minerals Minerals Naturally occurring Inorganic Solid Crystal structure Definite chemical composition What is a Mineral? Rocks are made of minerals, but minerals are not…

Minerals Minerals A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition. 4,000 Different Minerals Share 4 Characteristics…

TEXTURE OF ROCK.. THE SIZE, SHAPE AND POSITIONS OF THE PIECES INSIDE A ROCK.. 3 TYPES= FINE GRAINED, COARSE GRAINED AND MEDIUM GRAINED ROCKS ARE MADE OF MINERALS, BUT MINERALS…