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Unit 2 Assignment

Using the Mineral Resources, found under Unit 2 Module and the Geology Libguide found under the Getting Started Module, complete the following assignment.

Mineral Identification Project:

1. Select 10 common minerals and 5 uncommon minerals.

2.  Create a PowerPoint Presentation including the following information.

• A Title Slide
• A slide for each mineral with the following facts:
• Picture and Name of the Mineral
• Color: 
• Hardness:  (scale of 1 - 10)
• Streak: white/colorless
• Luster: vitreous (glassy, shiny, metallic, sparkle)
• Magnetic: no
• Conductive: no
• Cleavage: none, it fractures like glass
• Relative Density: 2.65
• Does it react with acid?
• Any other Distinguishing Characteristic
• Uses
• Is it mined?
• Where do we find deposits of this mineral in the U.S, and Worldwide.
• Amount mined and or processed yearly
• Value

 

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