Chapter 2- Atoms, Minerals, Crystals, and
Gemstones
Mineral Identification Lecture
linked student papers
minerals
Apatite-
Cedric Hill (Spring 2008)
The Special Relationship between
Azurite and Malachite-
Jesse Smith
(Fall 2005)
Six Crystal Systems- Jami Britt (Spring
2008)*
Fluorescent Minerals-
Steve Tyminski (Fall 2007)
Mica, The
Wonder Mineral-
Amanda Temenak (Fall 2005)
Mica-
Tedina Allen (Fall 2007)
Olivine and Peridot- Rachel Fero (Spring 2005)
Olivine-Emerald of the Evening-
Gina Bays (Spring 2007)
A Pyrite's Life For Me-
Brian Meinhardt (Fall 2007)
Quartz and Even More-
Jason Jarvis (Spring 2008)
Garnets- Heather O'Conner (Spring 2007)
Geodes- Shawn Engle (Spring 2005)
Zeolites- Nathan Aloisio (Spring 2006)
Conflict Diamonds- Elizabeth Cruz (Fall 2006)
VOCABULARY
rock
mineral
element or chemical compound
naturally occurring
inorganic
crystalline structure
distinct physical properties
atom
atomic nucleus
proton
neutron
electron
forces (only 4 known)
strong nuclear force
weak nuclear force
electromagnetic force
gravity
shells
atomic number
element
atomic mass number
isotope
chemical compound
ion
ionic bond
covalent bond
radioactivity
alpha particle
beta particle
gamma ray
radioactive half life
effects of radiation
nuclear fission
nuclear fusion
crystal
crystalline structure
physical properties
Mohs scale of hardness
10. diamond
9. corundum (ruby, sapphire)
8. topaz
7. quartz
6. feldspar
5. apatite
4. fluorite
3. calcite
2. gypsum
1. talc
color
streak
fracture
cleavage
magnetic
fluorescent
ultraviolet light
luster
adamantine
vitreous
silky
chalky
waxy
non-metallic
metallic
and many more.......
transparency
translucent
opaque
silicon
silica
silicate
silica tetrahedron
silicate mineral families
silicone
gemstones
faceted gemstones
cabochons
carat vs. karat
birthstones