Native Elements, Oxides, Halides, and Sulfides

The video tutorial explains how minerals are identified and classified based on their physical and chemical properties. It covers the importance of mineral chemistry in understanding geological environments and introduces the eight classes of minerals, including native elements, oxides, halides, and sulfides. The tutorial also discusses the properties and applications of metals, the role of oxides and hydroxides, and the complex bonding in sulfides.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?