Topic 3 Lesson 2 : Minerals

This is a naturally occurring solid that can form by a crystal structure and has a sure chemical composition.

• crystal

• rock

• mineral

• chemical

How many characteristics MUST all minerals have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Naturally Occuring, Solid, Forms by Inorganic Processes, Crystal Stucture and Definite Chemical Composition are...

• The 5 characteristics of a mineral

• The 5 characteristics of a rock

• The 5 characteristics of a crystal

• The 5 characteristics of a human

There are approximately this many minerals know on Earth.

• 3000

• 4000

• 5000

• 6000

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

We classify or identify minerals based on their ...

• smell

• taste

• weight

• properties

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The way a mineral reflects light is known as ...

• polish

• shine

• luster

• sparkle

The color of the powder crystals left behind on a white unglazed ceramic tile is known as a mineral's ...

• streak

• powder

• dust

• essence

Perhaps the easiest way to classify a mineral is by first looking at its ...

• weight

• smell

• color

• texture

The weight of a mineral compared to its size is known as its ...

• density

• color

• kilogram

• buoyancy

This is a test to see how easily a mineral can be scratched.

• acid

• hardness

• density

• luster