Earth's Surface
by Faith Nagel
Rocks vs Minerals
Mineral: Also a solid that forms in nature, has a crystal formation, there is obvious chemical makeup
Examples!!
Sulfur
It is found in fireworks, plant fertilizers and the foam in carpet.
Copper
Graphite
More Examples!
Bismuth-It is a bright metal-Used often in medicine and cosmetics.
Chromite- An ore of chromium, used in stainless steel.
Hematite- Can be found in refrigerators and hinges (like on doors and mirrors)
Quartz-used in clock radio, watches, and blenders
Silver- used in telephones and computers.
Gold- used in plating of mirrors and clocks.
Brass- used in musical instruments and the base of lamps.
Cinnabar- is in anything that has a thermometer in it like a fridge or a stove
Sphalerite- Used to make dyes. In chairs and towels
Feldspar- A mineral used in porcelain. In bathtubs and toilets
Bauxite- used in golf clubs. "ore of aluminum"