Minerals
Agenda
Introduction
halite
calcite Rubies and sapphires
corundum
minerals
graphite
copper
zinc
Today’s Video…..Properties of Minerals
Properties of Minerals ....
Here are some
examples of
minerals….
Copper
metals
Here are some
examples of
minerals….
metamorphic
mineral
igneous rocks
Here are some
examples of
minerals….
copper
‘Education is the great engine of personal development. It is
through education that the daughter of a peasant can
become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become
the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can
become the president of a great nation. It is what we make
out of what we have, not what we are given, that
separates one person from another.’
Summary
Minerals are inorganic compounds that are classified by their physical properties. The physical properties of
minerals define their unique features, such as color, luster and density. While minerals do have unique
properties, they must all be solid, naturally formed, have a unique chemical composition and have
a crystalline structure.
Minerals are not evenly distributed across Earth, nor are they shared equally once they have been extracted
from the ground. Because so many types of minerals are important in our everyday lives, they are in high
demand and can cause conflict between those who can afford them and those who can’t.
Learning Outcomes
You are now able to:
Define minerals
Identify the four criteria that must be met for something to be classified as a mineral
List the seven physical properties of minerals
Provide examples of minerals
Explain the importance of minerals
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