PPT-Properties of Minerals Geologists use characteristics to tell one mineral from another

What is a Mineral Must be a solid Must occur in nature Must have a definable chemical composition NaCl Must have a crystalline structure Must be inorganic Video httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvrTXSwnkieZc. If you closed your eyes and tasted different foods, you could probably determine what the foods are by noting properties such as saltiness or sweetness. . You can also determine the identity of a mineral by noting different properties.. 1) Rocks cannot be made of organic material. 2) Luster is classified as metallic and non-metallic. 3) Scientist use tests to identify minerals. 4) Minerals that make up rocks can be mined as ores. 5) A liquid or gas can be classified as a mineral. Chapter 5. Minerals of Earth’s Crust. Chapter. 5. Standards. SES2d. Associate specific plate . tectonic . settings . with the production of particular groups of igneous and metamorphic rocks and mineral resources. Mineral Characteristics. What is a mineral?. Naturally . occuring. Not . man-made. (synthetic) or biologically produced. . Pearls, . styrofoam. , charcoal are not minerals. Inorganic. Not formed from processes involving organisms (living or once living). Standard: S6E5b. Investigate the contribution of minerals to rock composition.. There are five characteristics of a mineral. F. ive characteristics. . of a mineral:. Solid—A mineral is always a solid, with a definite volume and shape.. A pure substance, such as a mineral, can be identified from observations and tests performed to determine its physical properties. These properties are based on the unique structure of the substance.. Activator How do rocks relate to minerals? Rock vs Mineral? Decide if each object shown better represents a rock or a mineral. Hold up the rock side or mineral side of your page. Example: Rock What makes minerals and rocks ?. Fe, Mg, Si, O, K. chemical compounds. igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic . silicon (Si). oxygen (O). iron (Fe). quartz. orthoclase. biotite. granite. sandstone. gneiss. What do good scientists do?. GOOD SCIENTISTS…. work together and share their information.. observe carefully.. record their observations.. learn from their observations and continue to test, examine, and discuss.. Geo 281: geology for engineers. Geology and Geophysics Department. King Saud University. Minerals: Building. Blocks of Rocks. We begin our discussion of Earth . materials with . an overview of . mineralogy (mineral = mineral and Logy=Study) because . What are the physical characteristics used to distinguish between minerals & rocks?. SWBAT: Explain how scientists use physical characteristics to identify and classify minerals and rocks.. What is a mineral?. Understand how mineral crystals acquire their shape. Understand the characteristics that define a sample as a mineral. Understand that many minerals are composed of similar elements. Understand the connections between minerals and rocks and that many rocks contain similar minerals. Background Information!. The Earth’s crust is made of mostly rocks and soil.. The rocks are made of different combinations of . minerals.. Minerals . are made of . elements. . (. Remember an element . NATURE . SUNDAY ACADEMY. ALL SITE ACTIVITY. 2013-2014. SA Schedule. 11:00 . – . 11:15 am. . Cultural Connection. 11:15 . – . 11:30 am Introduction Video Ground Rules Film. . 12:00 .