1. How to Identify Minerals By: (write your name) Draw a picture here

2. COLORLUSTER Definition: the way a mineral reflects light. Definition: the way a mineral reflects light. 3 Types of Luster: 3 Types of Luster: The same minerals can come in many colors due to impurities. Color is not the best way to identify minerals. MetallicSubmetallicNonmetallic ShinyDull but reflects Dull, glassy, fibrous, plastic-like, greasy, creamy, rough PURPLE

3. STREAK Definition: Definition: The color of powder left by a mineral. How do you find it? Rub the mineral across a streak plate(unglazed porcelain) CLEAVAGE & FRACTURE Cleavage: The splitting of a mineral along smooth and flat surfaces. Cleavage: The splitting of a mineral along smooth and flat surfaces. Fracture: Breaking of a mineral on uneven, curved, or irregular surfaces. Fracture: Breaking of a mineral on uneven, curved, or irregular surfaces.

4. HARDNESS Definition: Definition: The measure of a mineral’s ability to resist scratching. Mohs Scale of Hardness Mohs Scale of Hardness 1. Talc (softest) 2. Gypsum 3. Calcite 4. Fluorite 5. Apatite 6. Orthoclase 7. Quartz 8. Topaz 9. Corundum 10. Diamond (hardest) DENSITY Definition: The measure of how much matter is in a given amount of space. Definition: The measure of how much matter is in a given amount of space.

5. SPECIAL PROPERTIES 1. Fluorescence: glow in UV light 2. Chemical Reaction: bubble or fizz 3. Optical Properties: cause double image 4. Magnetism: attracts metal 5. Taste 6. Radioactivity: Gives off energy NO PAGE HERE

6. Use pages 47 – 49 to complete your Mini Book

7. Classification of Life By: (write your name)

8. The Domains Kingdom Archaebacteria Classified in Domain Archae Classified in Domain Archae Name means ancient Name means ancient Found in extreme environments Found in extreme environments Unicellular prokaryotes Unicellular prokaryotes Archae Bacteria Eukarya

9. Kingdom Eubacteria Classified in Domain Bacteria Classified in Domain Bacteria Found inside your body Found inside your body Unicellular Unicellular Cells lack a nucleus Cells lack a nucleus Kingdom Animalia Classified in Domain Eukarya Classified in Domain Eukarya All are multicellular eukaryotes All are multicellular eukaryotes All animals are heterotrophs All animals are heterotrophs Live in diverse environments Live in diverse environments

10. Kingdom Plantae Classified in Domain Eukarya Classified in Domain Eukarya Multicellular eukaryotes Multicellular eukaryotes Autotrophs that make their own food Autotrophs that make their own food Kingdom Fungi Classified in Domain Eukarya Classified in Domain Eukarya Most multicellular eukaryotes Most multicellular eukaryotes A few are unicellular eukaryotes A few are unicellular eukaryotes Absorb nutrients from decaying organisms Absorb nutrients from decaying organisms

11. Kingdom Protista Classified in Domain Eukarya Classified in Domain Eukarya Called odds and ends kingdom Called odds and ends kingdom Can’t be classified as animal, plant, or fungi Can’t be classified as animal, plant, or fungi NO PAGE HERE