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mariella dorr's List: Rocks and Minerals
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Mar 07, 11
These are the characteristics of minerals followed by a brief explanation of each characteristic.
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Mar 14, 11
CAN you figure out the hardness of each mineral? If you can scratch it with your finger nail it has a particular number. If you can scratch it with a penny it has another number. IF the mineral can scratch glass then it is a very hard mineral. Can you guess that number using this site?
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Aug 17, 11
I am your guide on the journey around the rock cycle. The rock cycle is a continuous process that occurs over millions of years. It makes new rock, destroys old rock, and recycles the ingredients of the Earth's crust over and over again!
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Mar 14, 11
Mineral properties what are they?
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Mar 10, 11
Identifying minerals and their properties. Characteristics used in the identification & study of minerals. These are the most common characteristics used when describing minerals."
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Mar 07, 11
The following are examples of common minerals that are categorized by type. Each has a thumbnail picture of the specimen and a brief description of it. Clicking on the name of the individual specimen will take you to a page with a larger picture and a detailed description.
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Mar 10, 11
WORDING to help students identify mineral properties. Words for luster such as dull, earthy, waxy, greasy, oily etc.
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Mar 10, 11
"A mineral is composed of the same substance throughout.
If you were to cut a mineral sample, it would look the same throughout.
There are about 3000 different minerals in the world." -
Mar 10, 11
"The Rock Identification Key" Rock Key What Are Rocks?
What Types of Rocks Are There? What Is The Rock Cycle?
What Minerals Form Rocks? Collecting Rocks Safety While Collecting Rocks Using the Rock Key About The Rock Key" -
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Nov 10, 11
"This animation shows a side view of an area where a river
flows into a lake. As flowing water enters the lake, its velocity decreases. The water's ability to carry sediments also decreases. Sediments carried by the stream are deposited where the slowing water can no longer move them."
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