1. Minerals and Rocks
6th Grade ECMS

2. What is a mineral? A mineral is a substance that: Forms in nature
Is a solid
Has a definite chemical makeup (made up of elements)
Has a crystal structure
Inorganic

3. How do minerals form? Evaporation Molten rock cools
High pressure and temperature deep within Earth

4. Where do we find minerals?
Make-up (mica)
Table salt (halite)
Wires (copper)
Pencils (graphite)
Jewelry (diamonds, rubies, emeralds)

5. Are minerals the same as rocks?
No, minerals are made up of different elements.
Rocks are made up of 2 or more minerals.