Download Cornell Notes Topic/Objective: Name: Minerals and their

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Minerals and their Composition
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MINERALS
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ELEMENTS
ATOMS
An atom is the ________part of an element and has _______ the properties of that
element.
COMPOUNDS
A compound is a substance made up of __________________________elements
that have been ______________________.
An example of a compound is ________________.
NATIVE ELEMENTS
A mineral made up of only ________________element is called a native element.
CRYSTALS
A crystal is a _____________whose atoms, ions or molecules are arranged in a
definite pattern.
CRYSTAL SHAPE
A crystal’s shape is determined by _____________________________.
MINERAL CATAGORIES
All minerals can be grouped into crystal classes according to ________________
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TWO GROUPS OF MINERALS
The most common way to organize minerals is based on their ______________.
SILICATE MINERALS
The two elements that combine to make a silicate mineral are:
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Silicate minerals make up ________________of the Earth’s crust.
Other elements that silicon and oxygen often combine with to make a mineral are:
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COMMON SILICATE MINERALS
Feldspar, __________, and _______________.
NONSILICATE MINERALS
These minerals do not contain the elements ________ and _______________.
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