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Minerals
This site provides an in-depth look at mineral properties and identification. An alphabetical listing of common minerals allows the user to see a picture and view physical properties of the particular mineral. Properties of minerals are explained, including cleavage, hardness, crystal form, and luster. There are also downloadable labs for crystal models and mineral data sheets. Dichotomous and hardness keys are given for easier mineral identification.
Intended for grade levels:
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lab activity
    • Tutorial
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat needed for labs.
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
This material is copyrighted, but may be used by anyone for personal or education purposes as long as the source is acknowledged. For further information, please contact: Lynn S. Fichter Copyright 2000.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-370
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Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Lynn S. Fichter
James Madison University

Publisher: James Madison University
http://geollab.jmu.edu/baedke/dept/index.html