PLATE TECTONICS (Chapter 3) - Outline
Last updated: January 11, 2008
Importance and utility of minerals
1. What are minerals?
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Definition |
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naturally occurring |
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solid |
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crystalline |
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specific chemical composition or range of compositions |
2. The atomic structure of matter
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Chemical elements | |
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Periodic table | |
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Atoms | |
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Protons | |
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Neutrons | |
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Electrons | |
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Atomic Number | |
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Atomic Weight | |
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Isotopes | |
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Orbitals |
3. The nature of chemical bonds
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Ionic bonds |
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Covalent bonds |
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Metallic bonds |
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Van der Waals bonds |
4. Atomic structure of minerals
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Ionic radius |
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Substitution |
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Compounds |
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Complex ions |
5. Rock-forming minerals
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General classification |
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Chemical classes |
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Polymorphs |
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Silicate minerals |
6. Physical properties of minerals
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Hardness |
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Cleavage |
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Luster |
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Color |
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Habit |
7. What are rocks?
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Definition |
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Typical minerals |
8. Igneous rocks
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Definition |
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Extrusive |
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Intrusive |
9. Sedimentary rocks
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Definition |
10. Metamorphic Rocks
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Definition |
11. The rock cycle
12. Minerals as resources
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Vein deposits |
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Disseminated deposits |
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Igneous deposits |
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Sedimentary deposit |