Mineral Properties

1. Minerals

1.1. Color

1.1.1. Streak

1.1.1.1. Hardness

1.1.1.1.1. Luster

1.2. Definition

1.2.1. A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence

1.3. Minerals are nocks, Rocks aren't minerals!

1.4. Talc

1.5. Gypsum

1.6. Diamond

1.7. Calcite

1.8. Quatrz

1.9. Topaz

2. Rocks

2.1. Sedimentary

2.1.1. Formed by sediments coming together as one sedimentary rock

2.1.1.1. Sandstone

2.1.1.1.1. Shale

2.2. Igneous

2.2.1. Formed by cooling magma

2.2.1.1. Obsidian

2.2.1.1.1. Basalt

2.3. Metamorphic

2.3.1. Formed by little crystals pushed together

2.3.1.1. gneiss

2.3.1.1.1. Marble

3. Mohs Hardness scale

3.1. Measures how hard it is from 1-10

4. Geologists

4.1. Study Rocks

5. Colors

5.1. Glassy

5.1.1. Pearly

5.1.1.1. Dull

5.1.1.1.1. Metallic