1. Activity 13: Diamond Dilemma
Monday– September 19th
DAILY AGENDA
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Start of Class Routine
Review Bellwork
Review Analysis Questions
Analyzing Diamond Data Vocab Notes
Analyzing Diamond Data Lab
Science Binder
Pencil/Eraser
Red Pen
Due Today:
DO NOT TURN IN!
Activity 13: Diamond Dilemma
Analysis Questions

2. Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent Brilliant, Glassy, and Dull
Review Bellwork
Which 3 words did you need to consider when describing transparency?
Which 3 words did you need to consider when describing luster?
Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent
Brilliant, Glassy, and Dull

3. Review Analysis Questions
2) Which observations do you predict will be the most useful in identifying the material? Why? 3) Do you think the material is a diamond? (Support your opinion with that least 3 observations from this activity & your data)

4. Analyzing Diamond Data
Activity #14

5. Key Concepts
Minerals are crystals that form naturally on Earth. They have characteristic properties such as color, hardness, and a crystalline shape.
Conclusions can be made by comparing experimental data to known properties.

6. Vocabulary
Acrylic – word used to describe plastic. It is a man-made material that can be formed into many shapes and colors.
Diamond = the hardest material. Diamonds are composed entirely of carbon atoms. Usually has an octahedron shape and comes in many colors.
Fluorite – an inexpensive, abundant material found worldwide. Comes in a variety of colors.
Glass – a non-crystalline solid that can be man-made or occur in nature. Natural glass is formed when certain rocks melt under high temperatures.