A. What is a Mineral? Mineral A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure. Minerals in Everyday Life Video Clip

For any Earthy material to be considered a mineral, it must…NCIS 1 For any Earthy material to be considered a mineral, it must…NCIS 1. Occur NATURALLY. 2. CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE a repeating internal structure, arranged in a definite pattern. 3. INORGANIC (was never alive). 4. Be a SOLID.

B. Two Groups of Minerals Minerals are divided into two groups based on their chemical composition: Silicate Minerals Nonsilicate Minerals The environment during crystallization and the chemical composition of molten rock determine which minerals are produced.

Both Diamonds and Graphite are composed of Carbon Atoms. Both Minerals are composed of the same elements. The structure makes them different.

1. Silicate Minerals A mineral that contains a combination of silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals. Make up over 90% of the Earth’s crust. Quartz Feldspar

2. Nonsilicate Minerals A mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen. Gypsum Copper Galena

Is this a Mineral? Are plastic materials such as bottles considered minerals? Why/Why not?

Is this a Mineral? NO! -Plastic is a man made substance. Are plastic materials such as bottles considered minerals? Why/Why not? NO! -Plastic is a man made substance.

Is this a Mineral? Is water , pictured to the left, considered a mineral? Why/Why Not?

Is this a Mineral? Is water , pictured to the left, considered a mineral? Why/Why Not? No! Liquids are not minerals, only solids can be considered minerals.

Is this a Mineral? Is ice considered a mineral? Why/Why not?

Is this a Mineral? Yes! Ice is considered a mineral. Is ice considered a mineral? Why/Why not? Yes! Ice is considered a mineral.

Is this a Mineral? Is wood considered a mineral? Why/Why not?

Is this a Mineral? NO! Is wood considered a mineral? Why/Why not? -Wood come from trees, that are alive.

Is this a Mineral? Are diamonds considered minerals? Why/Why not?

Is this a Mineral? Are diamonds considered minerals? Why/Why not? Yes!

Is this a Mineral? Is coal considered a mineral?

Is this a Mineral? Is coal considered a mineral? No! Coal is made up of fossilized plants.