Minerals

What is a Mineral? ,[object Object],Pyromorphite

What do all minerals have in common? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Groups of Minerals ,[object Object],Amethyst Beryl (Emerald) Calcite

MICA Quartz Quartz, mica ,[object Object],[object Object],Silicates Examples Characteristics Mineral Group

Silver Gold Ruby Iron Copper Diamond iron, copper, gold, silver, diamonds, rubies ,[object Object],[object Object],Non-Silicates Examples Characteristics Mineral Group

Calcite with Duftite inclusions Calcite (CaCO 3 ) ,[object Object],Carbonates Examples Characteristics Mineral Group

Hematite (Fe 2 )O 3 ,[object Object],Oxides Examples Characteristics Mineral Group

Galena (PbS) ,[object Object],Sulfides Examples Characteristics Mineral Group

Barite on Calcite BaSo4 / CaCO3 Barite BaSo4 Barite (BaSO 4 ) ,[object Object],Sulfates Examples Characteristics Mineral Group

Gold (Au), Diamond (C), Silver (Ag) ,[object Object],Native Elements Examples Characteristics Mineral Group

How do minerals form? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How do minerals form? ,[object Object]

Physical Properties of Minerals (can be used to identify the mineral) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Physical Properties of Minerals (can be used to identify the mineral) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Pyrite has a metallic luster Calcite has a non-metallic luster

Physical Properties of Minerals (can be used to identify the mineral) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Streak…can help identify quartz BUT... http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/cube/b3.html

Physical Properties of Minerals (can be used to identify the mineral) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Find out more… ,[object Object],[object Object]

Cleavage or Fracture? 1. 4. 3. 2.

Physical Properties of Minerals (can be used to identify the mineral) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/cube/b4.html

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What is a gem? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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