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