minerals mr. skirbst earth science topic 22. minerals naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has...
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Minerals
Mr. SkirbstEarth Science
Topic 22
Minerals
Naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a definite
chemical composition and crystal structure
5 Characteristics of Minerals1. Naturally occurring –Found in nature, not synthetic
5 Characteristics of Minerals1. Naturally occurring -2. Inorganic -Not formed by or from living
things
5 Characteristics of Minerals1. Naturally occurring -2. Inorganic -3. Solid -Definite shape and volume
5 Characteristics of Minerals1. Naturally occurring -2. Inorganic -3. Solid -4. Definite Composition -Has a specific chemical formula
5 Characteristics of Minerals1. Naturally occurring -2. Inorganic -3. Solid -4. Definite Composition -5. Crystal Structure -Repeating pattern of atoms
Mineral Identification
Mineral Identification
1. Color
Mineral Identification
1. ColorVery variable,Not reliable
Mineral Identification
2. Luster
Mineral Identification
2. LusterThe way light reflects off surface
(metallic or non-metallic)
Mineral Identification
3. Hardness
Mineral Identification
3. HardnessResistance to scratching
(Mohs scale and field hardness)
Mineral Identification
4. Streak
Mineral Identification
4. StreakColor of powder when rubbed
(streak plate is used)
Mineral Identification
5. Density
Mineral Identification
5. DensityMass per unit volume(“heft” used in field)
Mineral Identification
6. Crystal Shape
Mineral Identification
6. Crystal ShapeSix basic shapes
Mineral Identification
7. Breakage
Mineral Identification
7. BreakageThe way a mineral breaks:
Mineral Identification
7. BreakageThe way a mineral breaks:Cleavage – smooth surface
Mineral Identification
7. BreakageThe way a mineral breaks:Cleavage – smooth surface
Fracture – rough surface
Mineral Identification
8. Special Properties
Mineral Identification
8. Special Propertiesmagnetic, radioactive, odor,
taste, glow, chemically reactive
Mohs Hardness Scale1. 6.2. 7.3. 8.4. 9.5. 10.
Field Hardness Scale1. 6.2. 7.3. 8.4. 9.5. 10.