Is it a Mineral?
The 4 parts of the scientific mineral definition.
What are: 1) Organic, 2) Natural, 3) Crystalline, 4) Unique Molecular Composition
The type of rock created through volcanic activity.
What are Igneous rocks?
A piece of mineral crystal or rock that can be cut and polished to be used in jewelery.
What is a gemstone?
Are minerals an example of a Renewable or Non-Renewable resource? Why?
Non-Renewable, they take millions of years to form naturally
Is Steel a mineral? Why or why not?
No. It is human-made, not naturally formed.
The type of rock created through erosion and dissolving.
What are Sedimentary rocks?
A rock containing valuable metals or gemstones, miners collect and sell them.
Was is an Ore?
The resistance of a mineral to scratching
What is Hardness?
Is Quartz a mineral? Why or why not?
Yes, it meets all parts of the definition.
The type of rock created deep in the earth through intense pressure and heat.
What are Metamorphic rocks?
A naturally occurring solid mass of one or more minerals
What is a rock?
The reflectiveness and shine of a mineral
What is Luster?
Is Coal a mineral? Why or why not?
No, because it is made of organic matter.
Obsidian is formed when silica-rich lava cools down very quickly. What type of rock is it?
Igneous
Minerals that are composed of a single pure element
What are Native Elements?
The 3 ferrous metals (naturally magnetic elements)
What are Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt?
Hematite and Magnetite are both types of Iron ore. Are they the same mineral, or different minerals? Why?
Different because they have different chemical formulas.
Limestone forms when calcium carbonate builds up in shallow tropical ocean waters over millions of years. What type of rock is it?
Sedimentary
Minerals composed of multiple elements formed into a molecule.
What is a Compound?
The color of a mineral when made into a powder.
What is streak?