Minerals
What is a mineral? Atom Atom Atom Atom Atom Element Element Element Rock Rock Rock Rock
Wait, So What’s a Mineral? Mineral – defined by its characteristics DINC
THINK DINC D I N C efinite chemical makeup norganic solid aturally formed rystal structure
THINK DINC Crystal Structure: Particular repeating 3D pattern Determines physical properties
How are they made? Formed in several ways Water evaporates - Leave space between - Water evaporates Hot water cools Molten rock cools Heat and pressure
Water Evaporates
Hot Water Cools
Molten Rock Cools Lava vs. Magma Melted rock above the surface under the surface
Heat and Pressure
Everything’s Classified Silicates: Make up about 90% of rocks in Earth’s crust contain oxygen and silicon