Characteristics of a Mineral

What is the meaning of the mineral characteristic 'Naturally Occurring'?

• Not Man Made

• Made in a Laboratory

• Created by Humans

• Artificially Produced

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What is the meaning of the mineral characteristic 'Inorganic'?

• Not living and never was living

• Formed from plants and animals

• Always contains carbon

• Made only by humans

What is the meaning of the mineral characteristic 'Solid'?

• Definite Volume and Shape

• Ability to conduct electricity

• Contains organic material

• Can be easily compressed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the meaning of the mineral characteristic 'Crystal Structure'?

• Repeating patterns of Atoms

• Color of the mineral

• Hardness of the mineral

• Luster of the mineral

What is the meaning of the mineral characteristic 'Definite Chemical Composition'?

• Made of the same elements each time (H2O = water)

• It can be made of any elements randomly

• It changes its composition based on temperature

• It is always a liquid at room temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1