Minerals
Minerals have definite compositions and are classified into different groups based on these compositions. For this assignment, you will complete the Composition of Minerals Graphic Organizer for several common minerals. In each of the circles on the organizer, you will need to place the minerals listed below next to their correct classification. In addition, you will need to list the elements found within the mineral. Finally, you will need to draw an arrow from the mineral’s circle to the appropriate classification.
In order to help you find the correct information for each of these minerals, access the Mineralogical Society of America’s Handbook of Mineralogy. This website contains links to information documents for 3960 different minerals. Search for each of the following minerals to complete the graphic organizer.
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The mineral quartz has been completed on the Composition of Minerals Graphic Organizer to provide an example. For a copy of the periodic table of elements, please visit the Developmental Module.
Options to complete your graphic organizer include the following:
- Use the template to hand-draw the assignment and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Use the template to hand-draw the assignment and then scan it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Use the template in a paint or graphics program and utilize the software to create the image. You can then submit your work to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Use a mobile or computer-based application to complete the template. Then, email or export the final product for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
Once you have completed the Composition of Minerals Graphic Organizer, please submit your work to the dropbox