Lesson 1 What Are Minerals?
Objectives
- Classify minerals based on their properties.
- Understand what a mineral is.
- Identify different mineral properties.
Vocabulary
mineral - A naturally occurring, nonliving solid that has a specific chemical makeup and a repeating structure
streak - The color pf the powder left behind when you rub a mineral against a rough white tile or streak plate
luster - The way a mineral's surface reflects light
hardness - A mineral's ability to resist being scratched
mineral - A naturally occurring, nonliving solid that has a specific chemical makeup and a repeating structure
streak - The color pf the powder left behind when you rub a mineral against a rough white tile or streak plate
luster - The way a mineral's surface reflects light
hardness - A mineral's ability to resist being scratched
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