OLM Science6_3
- 1. Chapter 3 Minerals of the Earth’s Crust What is a Mineral Section 1
- 2. Mineral A naturally formed inorganic with a crystalline structure
- 3. Elements Substances that can be broken down into simpler forms by ordinary chemical means
- 4. Compound A substance made of two or more elements
- 5. Crystals Solid geometric forms of minerals produced by a repeating pattern of atoms
- 12. Silicate Minerals Minerals that contain Silicon & Oxygen
- 13. Non silicate Minerals Minerals that don’t contain a combination of Silicon & Oxygen
- 14. Chapter 3 Minerals of the Earth’s Crust Identifying Minerals Section 2
- 15. Mineral Color Minerals come in different colors & shades
- 16. Luster The way a surface reflects light
- 17. Cleavage The tendency of some minerals to break along flat surfaces
- 18. Fracture Break unevenly along curved or irregular surfaces
- 19. Hardness Minerals resistance to being scratched
- 20. Density Measure of how much matter there is in a given amount of space
- 21. Special Properties - Fluorescene Glow under ultraviolet light
- 22. Special Properties – Chemical Reaction “Fizz” when a drop of acid is placed on it
- 23. Special Properties – Optical Properties Calcite will cause double image
- 24. Special Properties – Radioactivity Minerals that contain radium & uranium
- 25. Special Properties – Magnetism Natural Magnets
- 26. Special Properties – Taste Salty Taste
- 27. Chapter 3 Minerals of the Earth’s Crust The Formation & Mining of Minerals Section 3
- 28. Ore Mineral deposit that can be mined for profit
- 29. Surface Mining Removal of minerals & other materials at or near the Earth’s surface
- 30. Deep Mining Removal of minerals & materials from deep within the Earth.
- 31. Reclamation Return land to its original state after mining