Unit 1: Review of Science and Math Skills
... Visual Arts/Vocabulary Make an 8.5 x 11 poster titled “Minerals” that shows, in both drawings and words, the meaning or use of the following terms: atom, mineral, luster, streak, mineral density, breakage: cleavage vs. fracture, hardness, silica tetrahedron. Directions: 1. Fold the paper down the mi ...
... Visual Arts/Vocabulary Make an 8.5 x 11 poster titled “Minerals” that shows, in both drawings and words, the meaning or use of the following terms: atom, mineral, luster, streak, mineral density, breakage: cleavage vs. fracture, hardness, silica tetrahedron. Directions: 1. Fold the paper down the mi ...
Properties of Minerals - Red Hook Central School District
... They combine in a specific structure called a: ...
... They combine in a specific structure called a: ...
Rocks
... Color- the color of it. Color is unreliable Luster- the way light is reflected from fresh surface of the mineral ...
... Color- the color of it. Color is unreliable Luster- the way light is reflected from fresh surface of the mineral ...
minerals - Ms. Sheehans Geology Class
... ___________of a gas or liquid come together to form a solid mineral. 1. The atoms are arranged in an ordered three-dimensional array that is ________________ in all directions. 2. The crystal _________ as more atoms are added onto the structure. B. Minerals can form from a _____________ as it begins ...
... ___________of a gas or liquid come together to form a solid mineral. 1. The atoms are arranged in an ordered three-dimensional array that is ________________ in all directions. 2. The crystal _________ as more atoms are added onto the structure. B. Minerals can form from a _____________ as it begins ...
Minerals - TeacherWeb
... Composition of the Earth’s Crust 98.5% of Earth’s Crust is made of: -Oxygen (O) -Silicon (Si) -Aluminum (Al) -Iron (Fe) -Calcium (Ca) -Sodium (Na) -Potassium (K) -Magnesium (Mg) mostly in combination with one another. ...
... Composition of the Earth’s Crust 98.5% of Earth’s Crust is made of: -Oxygen (O) -Silicon (Si) -Aluminum (Al) -Iron (Fe) -Calcium (Ca) -Sodium (Na) -Potassium (K) -Magnesium (Mg) mostly in combination with one another. ...
Copy of Minerals Fill in Notes
... Four Questions1. Is the substance ________ or not made from living or once living things? 2. Does the substance occur ________? It can’t be manufactured (steel). 3. Is the substance a solid in _________ form? 4. Does the substance have a consistent __________________? (ex: Fluorite has one Ca ion fo ...
... Four Questions1. Is the substance ________ or not made from living or once living things? 2. Does the substance occur ________? It can’t be manufactured (steel). 3. Is the substance a solid in _________ form? 4. Does the substance have a consistent __________________? (ex: Fluorite has one Ca ion fo ...
Example - Geology I: 5(A,C)
... 15. The weight of a mineral in AIR is 5.49 grams. The weight of the same mineral in WATER is 2.62 grams. Use the formula in the textbook to find the Specific Gravity of your mineral. ...
... 15. The weight of a mineral in AIR is 5.49 grams. The weight of the same mineral in WATER is 2.62 grams. Use the formula in the textbook to find the Specific Gravity of your mineral. ...
Minerals - A.Frank – Carradori
... crust. Minerals that include the elements silicon ( Si ) and oxygen ( O ) in their chemical composition are called silicates; these are the most abundant of the rock forming minerals . The three most important rock forming silicate minerals or mineral groups are quartz, feldspar, and ...
... crust. Minerals that include the elements silicon ( Si ) and oxygen ( O ) in their chemical composition are called silicates; these are the most abundant of the rock forming minerals . The three most important rock forming silicate minerals or mineral groups are quartz, feldspar, and ...
Lab #4: Minerals: Building Blocks of Rocks
... Common minerals that make up most of the rocks of Earth’ Earth’s crust Only a few dozen members Composed mainly of the 8 elements that make up over 98% of the continental crust ...
... Common minerals that make up most of the rocks of Earth’ Earth’s crust Only a few dozen members Composed mainly of the 8 elements that make up over 98% of the continental crust ...
TERM 4 Unit 8 YR 8 SCI
... method of extraction and sustainability of these rocks, minerals, and elements are of economic and ecological significance both now and into the future. ...
... method of extraction and sustainability of these rocks, minerals, and elements are of economic and ecological significance both now and into the future. ...
Chapter 2 Minerals - Plain Local Schools
... • A _________________________is a substance that consists of two or more _______________________ that are chemically combined in specific proportions. When an atom’s outermost energy level does not contain the maximum number of electrons, the atom is likely to form a chemical bond with one or mo ...
... • A _________________________is a substance that consists of two or more _______________________ that are chemically combined in specific proportions. When an atom’s outermost energy level does not contain the maximum number of electrons, the atom is likely to form a chemical bond with one or mo ...
2.1 Matter
... • Silicon and oxygen combine to form a structure called the silicon-oxygen tetrahedron. This silicon-oxygen tetrahedron provides the framework of every silicate mineral. ...
... • Silicon and oxygen combine to form a structure called the silicon-oxygen tetrahedron. This silicon-oxygen tetrahedron provides the framework of every silicate mineral. ...
Lab #___Mineral Identification
... Lab #___Mineral Identification Introduction: Of more than 2,200 minerals, only about a dozen, called “common rock forming minerals,” make up most of the earth’s crust. They are identified in the field with a few simple physical test and observations. ...
... Lab #___Mineral Identification Introduction: Of more than 2,200 minerals, only about a dozen, called “common rock forming minerals,” make up most of the earth’s crust. They are identified in the field with a few simple physical test and observations. ...
Minerals II: Physical Properties and Crystal Forms
... silicates, which simply means iron and magnesian bearing or not. The presence or absence of Fe and Mg strongly affects the external appearance (color) and density of the minerals. ...
... silicates, which simply means iron and magnesian bearing or not. The presence or absence of Fe and Mg strongly affects the external appearance (color) and density of the minerals. ...
Physical properties of minerals
... silicates, which simply means iron and magnesian bearing or not. The presence or absence of Fe and Mg strongly affects the external appearance (color) and density of the minerals. ...
... silicates, which simply means iron and magnesian bearing or not. The presence or absence of Fe and Mg strongly affects the external appearance (color) and density of the minerals. ...
Jeopardy Questions
... A: What is the bottom 2. Because of the way they form, crystalline limestone and chert are classified as these types of rocks. A: What is chemical sedimentary 3. What three types of sedimentary rocks are found on the Earth’s surface. A: what is clastic, chemical, and biological 4. Rocks form from t ...
... A: What is the bottom 2. Because of the way they form, crystalline limestone and chert are classified as these types of rocks. A: What is chemical sedimentary 3. What three types of sedimentary rocks are found on the Earth’s surface. A: what is clastic, chemical, and biological 4. Rocks form from t ...
Chapter 3
... Because the rose quartz crystals developed in a The rose quartz has atoms arranged in tight space. repeating patterns but you can’t see the crystal shape on the outside of the mineral. Why? → ...
... Because the rose quartz crystals developed in a The rose quartz has atoms arranged in tight space. repeating patterns but you can’t see the crystal shape on the outside of the mineral. Why? → ...
Syllabus – Earth Materials – Spring 2004
... you wish. I recommend either the value 10x triplet magnifier (they are 16 dollars and it has a larger lense than others) or the Bausch&Lomb 10x Hastings triplet (more expensive but higher end). I also recommend you each get a rock hammer and a good field hat, items you would be OK without for this c ...
... you wish. I recommend either the value 10x triplet magnifier (they are 16 dollars and it has a larger lense than others) or the Bausch&Lomb 10x Hastings triplet (more expensive but higher end). I also recommend you each get a rock hammer and a good field hat, items you would be OK without for this c ...
Mineral and Rock Properties
... Mineral and Rock Properties ©2010 Dr. B. C. Paul Note most of the material for these slides was collected from a wide range of available sources and do not represent the organizers original work. ...
... Mineral and Rock Properties ©2010 Dr. B. C. Paul Note most of the material for these slides was collected from a wide range of available sources and do not represent the organizers original work. ...
Minerals
... made of elements, but not all rocks are minerals. To be classified as a mineral it must be: 1. A solid 2. Naturally occurring 3. Inorganic 4. Have a crystal structure 5. Has a definite chemical composition. ...
... made of elements, but not all rocks are minerals. To be classified as a mineral it must be: 1. A solid 2. Naturally occurring 3. Inorganic 4. Have a crystal structure 5. Has a definite chemical composition. ...
Mineral Groups in the Earth`s Crust
... • Do you remember the eight elements that make up more than 98 % of Earth’s crust (i.e. continental crust)? List them. • Which two elements are most abundant in Earth’s crust? Oxygen and Silicon. • Both comprise nearly three-fourths of Earth’s continental crust. Both elements combine to form the fra ...
... • Do you remember the eight elements that make up more than 98 % of Earth’s crust (i.e. continental crust)? List them. • Which two elements are most abundant in Earth’s crust? Oxygen and Silicon. • Both comprise nearly three-fourths of Earth’s continental crust. Both elements combine to form the fra ...
Chapter 4
... • In most cases, minerals are grouped according to the major “building block” in the chemical structure. • Silicates (SiO44-) • Oxides (O22-) • Sulfides (S2-) • Sulfates (SO42- ) • Carbonates (CO32-) • Halides (Cl1- , F1- Br1- ) • Native Elements (single element) ...
... • In most cases, minerals are grouped according to the major “building block” in the chemical structure. • Silicates (SiO44-) • Oxides (O22-) • Sulfides (S2-) • Sulfates (SO42- ) • Carbonates (CO32-) • Halides (Cl1- , F1- Br1- ) • Native Elements (single element) ...
Mineral
... Minerals formation Minerals can form when differences in density force magma upward into cooler layers of Earth’s ...
... Minerals formation Minerals can form when differences in density force magma upward into cooler layers of Earth’s ...
Chapter_4_Minerals
... Physical property – A quality that can an be measured without a chemical reaction occurring. Ex. Color, crystal shape, luster, hardness, density (specific gravity) Chemical property – reflect how something chemically reacts with something else; when tested, a chemical reaction will occur if it has t ...
... Physical property – A quality that can an be measured without a chemical reaction occurring. Ex. Color, crystal shape, luster, hardness, density (specific gravity) Chemical property – reflect how something chemically reacts with something else; when tested, a chemical reaction will occur if it has t ...
Mineral
A mineral is a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, representable by a chemical formula, usually abiogenic, and has an ordered atomic structure. It is different from a rock, which can be an aggregate of minerals or non-minerals and does not have a specific chemical composition. The exact definition of a mineral is under debate, especially with respect to the requirement a valid species be abiogenic, and to a lesser extent with regard to it having an ordered atomic structure. The study of minerals is called mineralogy.There are over 4,900 known mineral species; over 4,660 of these have been approved by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA). The silicate minerals compose over 90% of the Earth's crust. The diversity and abundance of mineral species is controlled by the Earth's chemistry. Silicon and oxygen constitute approximately 75% of the Earth's crust, which translates directly into the predominance of silicate minerals. Minerals are distinguished by various chemical and physical properties. Differences in chemical composition and crystal structure distinguish various species, and these properties in turn are influenced by the mineral's geological environment of formation. Changes in the temperature, pressure, or bulk composition of a rock mass cause changes in its minerals. Minerals can be described by various physical properties which relate to their chemical structure and composition. Common distinguishing characteristics include crystal structure and habit, hardness, lustre, diaphaneity, colour, streak, tenacity, cleavage, fracture, parting, and specific gravity. More specific tests for minerals include magnetism, taste or smell, radioactivity and reaction to acid.Minerals are classified by key chemical constituents; the two dominant systems are the Dana classification and the Strunz classification. The silicate class of minerals is subdivided into six subclasses by the degree of polymerization in the chemical structure. All silicate minerals have a base unit of a [SiO4]4− silica tetrahedra—that is, a silicon cation coordinated by four oxygen anions, which gives the shape of a tetrahedron. These tetrahedra can be polymerized to give the subclasses: orthosilicates (no polymerization, thus single tetrahedra), disilicates (two tetrahedra bonded together), cyclosilicates (rings of tetrahedra), inosilicates (chains of tetrahedra), phyllosilicates (sheets of tetrahedra), and tectosilicates (three-dimensional network of tetrahedra). Other important mineral groups include the native elements, sulfides, oxides, halides, carbonates, sulfates, and phosphates.