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The Importance of Minerals: Properties, Uses, and Characteristics

Explore the fascinating world of minerals, their defining characteristics, and their critical roles in society. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids with a distinct crystal structure and chemical composition. This session covers properties such as luster, hardness, and cleavage, and delves into the significance of minerals in everyday life, including their uses in construction, technology, and manufacturing. Engage in activities matching minerals to their applications and discover how substances like quartz, gypsum, and graphite enhance our daily experiences.

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The Importance of Minerals: Properties, Uses, and Characteristics

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  1. Naturally Occurring InorganicSolidCrystal StructureDefinite Chemical Composition Warm Up – Tuesday 9/25 Name (5) of the properties/characteristics of a mineral that we discussed yesterday. 2. What does the word “Inorganic” mean? 3. Study your notes and/or color your pictures from yesterday’s notes that you drew. Not living & never was living

  2. Mineral Match! How are minerals important in society? Match your Mineral Name Cards to the picture (that they are used to make). Some things may have more than one match.

  3. calcite chalcopyrite copper gypsum graphite wollastonite boron & silica mica quartz talc kaolin bauxite corundum

  4. Fluorspar, calcite, Borite Toothpaste

  5. copper Electrical Wire

  6. chalcopyrite Electrical Wire

  7. graphite Tennis Racquets Pencils

  8. mica Automobiles Make up

  9. quartz Glassware watches electronics

  10. gypsum Cement Drywall

  11. kaolin paper pottery

  12. talc powder paint

  13. bauxite Soda Cans

  14. wollastonite Pens

  15. corundum Cleaners

  16. boron and silica Boron Mirrors Silica

  17. So how are minerals important in society?

  18. Ticket to Watch Video In your notebook write your name & class period. QUESTION: (Write the answer only!!) * Name (3) things we use minerals for in society today.

  19. Mineral Website • http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/minerals/usage/cook.htm

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