Warm Up – Tuesday 9/25 1.Name (5) of the properties/characteristics of a mineral that we discussed yesterday. 2. What does the word “Inorganic” mean? 3. Study your notes and/or color your pictures from yesterday’s notes that you drew. N aturally Occurring I norganic S olid C rystal Structure D efinite Chemical Composition Not living & never was living
Mineral Match! How are minerals important in society? Match your Mineral Name Cards to the picture (that they are used to make). Some things may have more than one match.
calcite copper chalcopyrite graphite mica quartz gypsum kaolin talc bauxite wollastonite corundum boron & silica
Fluorspar, calcite, Borite Toothpaste
copper Electrical Wire
chalcopyrite Electrical Wire
graphite Tennis Racquets Pencils
mica Automobiles Make up
quartz Glassware watcheselectronics
gypsum Cement Drywall
kaolin paper pottery
talc powder paint
bauxite Soda Cans
wollastonite Pens
corundum Cleaners
boron and silica Boron Silica Mirrors
So how are minerals important in society?
Ticket to Watch Video In your notebook write your name & class period. QUESTION: (Write the answer only!!) * Name (3) things we use minerals for in society today.
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