Minerals

Minerals
---an inorganic, naturally
occurring crystalline
substances represented by a
specific chemical formula
---compose of chemical bonds
hold together the atoms and
molecules.
Examples of Minerals
Halite
Quartz
Calcite
Fluorite
Talc
Topaz
DIAMOND
Characteristics Of Minerals
 Hard
 Color
 Luster (shininess)
 Cleavage (Tend to Break)
 Tendency of Fracture
 Specific Gravity (weight)
 Crystal Shape
Most Common Elements in Earth’s
Crust
Element Percentage of Earth’s Crust by Weight

Oxygen (O) 46.6

Silicon (Si) 27.72

Aluminium (Al) 8.13

Iron (Fe) 5.0

Calcium (Ca) 3.63

Sodium (Na) 2.83

Potassium (k) 2.7

Magnesium (Mg) 2.09

Total 98.7
 These Eight element
account for almost 99% of
Eart’s Crust Weight

 The most abundant elements

in Earth’s Crust
 Oxygen
 silicon