Slide 1Minerals Chapter 3 Slide 2 What is a Mineral? Mineral Characteristics Naturally occurring Inorganic Solid Definite chemical composition Either elements or compounds…

1. Earths Rocks & Minerals Chapter 15 2. Minerals Minerals are very important in everyday life. Minerals, bricks, and glass are some examples of how we use minerals.…

1. Mission 6 Part IIMinerals 2. Minerals (ch. 3-1)A. Five characteristics of minerals1. Formed by natural processes2. Inorganic 3. 3. All solids4. Every mineral has a chemical…

1. Uses of Minerals 2. Properties of Gems Gems or Gemstones are highly prized minerals because they are rare and beautiful. Most gems are special varieties of a particular…

1. Uses of Minerals 2. Properties of Gems Gems or Gemstones are highly prized minerals because they are rare and beautiful. Most gems are special varieties of a particular…

1. Uses of Minerals 2. Properties of Gems Gems or Gemstones are highly prized minerals because they are rare and beautiful. Most gems are special varieties of a particular…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Mineral Appearance  Individual minerals have unique properties that distinguish them.  Color and appearance are two obvious clues that can be used to…

Slide 1 What is a mineral? Solid Forms naturally Not formed by living things Has a crystal shape Has a chemical composition What are minerals made of? Elements and Compounds…

Minerals The world beneath us Exactly What are Minerals? Minerals are naturally occurring solids with an orderly arrangement of atoms Why are they important? Minerals can…

Chapter 3 Minerals Minerals: naturally occurring, inorganic solids, with definite structure and composition; made of one or more elements Characteristics of Minerals: Formed…