Minerals in My Everyday Life
Birthstones All birthstones are minerals. Gemstones are cut, polished gems.
Gemstones January- Garnet February- Amethyst
Gemstones March- Aquamarine April- Diamond
Gemstones May- Emerald June- Moonstone
Gemstones July- Ruby August- Peridot
Gemstones September- Sapphire October- Opal
Gemstones November- Citrine December – Turquoise
Minerals Around Your House feldspar (glass) talc (baby powder) galena (batteries) calcite (toothpaste)
You Even Eat Minerals in Your Food!?!
Calcium Strong bones and teeth Heart Nervous system Muscles
Magnesium Bone formation Metabolism
Halite Water balance regulation Muscle contraction and expansion
Iron Helps make red blood cells, which carry oxygen around our body.
What’s in Your Cereal???