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Thursday, January 5 How would you describe what a mineral is to someone? Why or why not do you think minerals are important?
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What is a Mineral? A mineral is a substance that is naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, crystal structure, and has a specific chemical composition.
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Why are minerals important?
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Characteristics of Minerals
It must be naturally occurring It must be inorganic It must be a solid It must have a crystal structure (repeating arrangement of atoms) It has a specific chemical composition
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Common Minerals in Most Rocks
Quartz Feldspar (Group) Muscovite Biotite Calcite Pyroxene Olivine Amphibole (Group) Magnetite, Limonite, and other Iron Oxides Pyrite
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Common Uses of Minerals
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Aluminum -- packaging, transport, building Beryllium -- gemstones, fluorescent lights Copper -- electric cables, wires, switches Feldspar -- glass and ceramics Iron -- buildings, automobiles, magnets Calcite -- toothpaste, construction
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