Minerals

What is your name? What are the characteristics of a mineral? Remember SNIFC1.Solid – definite volume and shape2.Are formed by Natural processes.3.Inorganic - Are NOT alive and NEVER were alive4.Fixed Composition - Are elements or compounds with a unique chemical makeup5.Crystal - Are made up of particles that are arranged in a pattern that is repeated over and over (called a CRYSTAL) What is a mineral? naturally formed definite crystalline structure inorganic solid a-c Do you have what it takes to identify minerals? Can you match the physical properties of a mineral with its definition? Color The same mineral can come in a variety of colors. Luster The way a surface reflects light. Streak The color of mineral in powdered form Cleavage The tendency of some minerals to break along smooth, flat surfaces or unevenly along curved or irregular surfaces. Hardness A mineral's resistance to being scratched. Match the picture with the physical properties with its picture. Luster Hardness Density Cleavage Fracture Streak Color Which of the following is not a mineral? oak tree galena salt gold Could you wear a mineral? If so explain. Fill in the missing letters for SNIFC S- Solid :definite volume and shapeN- Natural :not made by manI- Inorganic : Are NOT alive and NEVER were aliveF- Fixed Composition : Are elements or compounds with a unique chemical makeupC- Crystal : Are made up of particles that are arranged in a pattern that is repeated over and over