What is a Mineral. What is a Mineral? A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a specific chemical composition and a definite crystalline.
Minerals Objectives List 5 characteristics all minerals share Give examples of 2 ways that minerals form List the physical properties to identify minerals.
Optical Mineralogy WS 2012/2013. Crystal systems and symmetry The crystal systems are sub-divided by their degree of symmetry…. CUBIC > TETRAGONAL, HEXAGONAL,
“There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.” Logan.
Optical Mineralogy WS 2008/2009. Next week …. So far …. Light - properties and behaviour; Refraction - the refractive index (n) of minerals leads to.
17-plane groups When the three symmetry elements, mirrors, rotation axis and glide planes are shown on the five nets, 17-plane groups are derived.
Minerals Properties & Special Properties. Earth’s Crust Made of Rock Rock is made of minerals (and other stuff) Minerals … –are naturally made. –are inorganic.
MINERALS Chapter 3. What is a Mineral? A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite structure and composition. Inorganic – not.
