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Understanding Minerals: Composition, Structure, and Occurrence

Learn about minerals and their key characteristics such as definite chemical composition, crystalline structure, and occurrence in nature. Explore how minerals form and the importance of their inorganic nature. Discover how minerals have a definite shape, volume, and physical properties.

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Understanding Minerals: Composition, Structure, and Occurrence

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  1. A mineral is… (cut every 5 ½ cm)

  2. A mineral is… Definite chemical composition Definite crystalline structure inorganic Naturally occurring solid

  3. A mineral is… Many types of minerals develop when molten rock cools. Other minerals form deep inside Earth as high pressure and temperature cause changes in solid rock. Definite chemical composition Definite crystalline structure inorganic solid

  4. A mineral is… Inorganic substances are NOT made up of living things or of the remains of living things. Definite chemical composition Definite crystalline structure Naturally occurring solid

  5. A mineral is… Definite chemical composition Definite crystalline structure inorganic Minerals have a definite shape and volume! Naturally occurring

  6. A mineral is… Definite chemical composition inorganic Crystals are solid geometric forms that are produced by a repeating pattern of atoms of molecules. Naturally occurring solid

  7. A mineral is… Definite crystalline structure inorganic Composed of one or more known elements. The identity & arrangement of them determines all physical properties of each mineral. Naturally occurring solid

  8. A mineral is… Definite chemical composition Definite crystalline structure inorganic Naturally occurring solid Now let’s add some color!

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