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Evaluate the followingmaterials to see if they are
minerals.
Record your findings of the
sheet provided.
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1. Quartz (Silicon Dioxide)
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Is this a material that is found in nature?
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QUARTZ (Silicon Dioxide)
Be sure to click on the individual picturesof quartz specimens
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Is this material organic or inorganic?
Organic Inorganic
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Is this material an element or compound with a definite chemical composition?
(When you look at the material do you seeone substance or many?)
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These are clearly not one element!
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These materials are one singleelement or compound
Copper Crystals
Zinc Oxide
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Does this material have a crystallinestructure?
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Is quartz a mineral?
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You are correct! Quartz is the mostcommon mineral on the face of the earth.
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2. Salt (Sodium Chloride)
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Is this a material that is found in nature?
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Halite (Sodium Chloride)
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Is this material organic or inorganic?
Organic Inorganic
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Is this material an element or compound with a definite chemical composition?
(When you look at the material do you seeone substance or many?)
NoYes
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These are clearly not one element!
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These materials are one singleelement or compound
Copper Crystals
Zinc Oxide
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Does this material have a crystallinestructure?
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Is salt a mineral?
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You are correct! Salt comes from themineral Halite.
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3. Plastic (High density polyethlyene)
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Is this a material that is found in nature?
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High-density polyethylene (HDPE plastic)
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Is this material organic or inorganic?
Organic Inorganic
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Click here to learn where petroleum comesfrom
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Is this material an element or compound with a definite chemical composition?
(When you look at the material do you seeone substance or many?)
NoYes
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These are clearly not one element!
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Does this material have a crystallinestructure?
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Is High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) amineral?
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It comes from petroleum, which comesfrom plants and animals. It does not havecrystals and it is not found in nature.
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4. Ice (Hydrogen oxide)
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Is this a material that is found in nature?
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Ice (Solid H20)
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Is this material organic or inorganic?
Organic Inorganic
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Is this material an element or compound with a definite chemical composition?
(When you look at the material do you seeone substance or many?)
NoYes
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These are clearly not one element!
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Does this material have a crystallinestructure?
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Is Ice a mineral?
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Surprise! Ice is a mineral
However, H2O in its liquid state (water) isnot a mineral.
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4. Magnets (Magnetite - Iron oxide)
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Magnetite
Notice the large crystals in the picture
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Is this material organic or inorganic?
Organic Inorganic
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Is this material an element or compound with a definite chemical composition?
(When you look at the material do you seeone substance or many?)
NoYes
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These are clearly not one element!
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These materials are one single
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These materials are one singleelement or compound
Copper Crystals
Zinc Oxide
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Does this material have a crystallinestructure?
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Is a magnet a mineral?
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6. Crystal Meth (methamphetamine)
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Is this a material that is found in nature?
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Some ingredients in meth:Ether (starting fluid)
Benzene
Paint thinner
Freon (used in air conditioners, harmful to environment)Acetone (nail polish remover)
Chloroform
Camp stove fuel
Anhydrous ammonia
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Is this material organic or inorganic?
Organic Inorganic
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Is this material an element or compound with a definite chemical composition?
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Does this material have a crystallinestructure?
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Is a meth a mineral?
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Correct! Meth is not a mineral, but anextremely dangerous man-madesubstance.
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Thanks for playing.
I hope you have a better understandingabout what a mineral is or is not!
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What is this mineral?
Mystery Mineral!
Gold?Something
Else?
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Fooled ya!
This is a mineral known as Iron Pyrite, orFool’s Gold.
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Correct! This is a mineral known as IronPyrite – more commonly known as Fool’sGold!
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Azurite (Hydrated Copper Carbonate) Note: Click the back button on your browser when youfinish viewing the mineral
Uses: ornamental stone, pigment, minor ore of
copper, and jewelry.
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References "Amethyst Galleries Mineral Gallery, The First Internet Rock Shop". Amethyst Galieries, Inc..
October 1, 2009 <http://mineral.galleries.com/>.
http://weathersavvy.com/Salt_TableSalt.jpg
http://www.mii.org/Minerals/photosalt.html
https://reader009.{domain}/reader009/html5/0430/5ae6cac2ad09a/5ae6caeb69f01.jpg http://www.unitednuclear.com/magnets.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/re3org/2324089321/
http://www.bottle2bottle.com/making-hdpe.asp
http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry?id=petroleu
Canipe, Steve. iceberg4.jpg. 8/25/2001. Pics4Learning. 4 Oct 2009<http://pics.tech4learning.com>
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