1. Properties of Minerals

2. 5 Characteristics of Minerals
Naturally occurring -
Inorganic -
Solid -
Crystal Structure -
Definite chemical composition
Not Man Made
Must come from abiotic factors
Definite shape & volume
Repeating patterns
“faces”
Contains certain elements in definite proportions

3. According to the definition of a mineral, can water be classified as a mineral? Explain.

4. Identifying Minerals Hardness Color Streak Luster Density
Crystal Systems
Cleavage and Fracture
Special Properties

5. Compare and Contrast quartz and sulfur.

6. How are cleavage and fracture similar? Different?

7. Why can’t you rely on any single test or property to identify a mineral?

8. Formation of Minerals 2 methods Crystallization of melted materials.
Size of Crystals
depends on …
Crystallization of melted materials.
Crystallization of materials dissolved in H2O
Rate of magma cooling
Amount of gas magma contains
Composition of magma

9. Valuable for color, luster, rarity, durability
Minerals Resources
Metals
Gemstones
Valuable for color, luster, rarity, durability
Found in
Food
Medicines
Fertilizers
Building Materials