record 2-3 observations about what is different between the two pictures

Record 2-3 observations about what is DIFFERENT between the two pictures.

SolidCannot be a liquid or a

gasNaturally Occurring

Found in nature, not man-made

InorganicIs not alive and never was,

non-livingFixed composition

What makes up the mineral does not change.

Crystal FormA definite structure in

which atoms are arranged.

Minerals = Inorganic, solid materials found in nature.

Rocks = made up of 2 or more minerals

Is it non-living material?Is it a solid?Is it formed in nature?Does it have a crystal-like structure?

Firewood

Gold

Fossil

Topaz

Granite

Quartz

Pearls

Icebergs

Diamond

Rock Salt

Minerals

a) Goldb) Topazc) Quartzd) Iceberg*e) Diamonds

Non-Minerals

a) Wood - once livingb) Fossils – once livingc) Granite - intrusive igneous

rock d) Pearls – made by oysterse) Rock Salt – Sedimentary rock

According to IMA – ice is listed as a mineral

A mineral is a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure.

Does the following picture show a MINERAL or a NON-MINERAL?

List 1 reason why.

Diamond