Earth's Surface
Keely Seiter
Rocks vs. Minerals
Minerals - Solid, natural mineral that forms on its own
The characteristics of a mineral are - 1.) Forms in nature 2.) Is a solid 3.) Has a definite chemical makeup 4.) Has a crystal structure
The characteristics of a rock are - 1.) Forms naturally 2.) Is a solid 3.) Made up of one or more types of minerals
15 Examples of rocks and Minerals in your House
Copper - used for wiring - in an alarm clock
Quartz - used in mirrors - in a closet
Sulfer - used in foam rubber - used in chairs
Pentlandite - used in springs - found in normal clock
Wolframite - used in lamp filament - used in table lamps
Apatite - found in teeth - used for dental care
Gold - found in teeth fillings - used for dental care
Chromite - used in dyes - found in towel
Silver - used in electronics - found in computers
Cinnabar - used in thermometers - found in ovens
Graphite - used in batteries - found in telephones
Muscoveite - used in books - found in cosmetics
Kaolinite - used in bricks - found in fireplaces