1. Minerals in My Everyday Life

2. Birthstones All birthstones are minerals.
Gemstones are cut, polished gems.

3. Gemstones
January- Garnet
February- Amethyst

4. Gemstones
March- Aquamarine
April- Diamond

5. Gemstones
May- Emerald
June- Moonstone

6. Gemstones
July- Ruby
August- Peridot

7. Gemstones
September- Sapphire
October- Opal

8. Gemstones
November- Citrine
December – Turquoise

9. Minerals Around Your House
feldspar
(glass)
talc
(baby powder)
galena (batteries)
calcite
(toothpaste)

10. You Even Eat Minerals in Your Food!?!

11. Calcium
Strong bones and teeth
Heart
Nervous system
Muscles

12. Magnesium
Bone formation
Metabolism

13. Halite
Water balance regulation
Muscle contraction and expansion

14. Iron
Helps make red blood cells, which carry oxygen around our body.

15. What’s in Your Cereal???