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Image Archive: Crystal Systems
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/earthsci/imagearchive/crystal_systems.htm
From DLESE Community Collection (DCC)
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This presentation describes the six crystal systems used for classifying minerals. Each of the systems is represented by a diagram showing the angles and proportions of the crystallographic axes, a physical model showing the possible arrangements of faces and one or more photos of actual specimens displaying the described symmetry and some possible modifications.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Presentation / Demo
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
PowerPoint is required to view this presentation.
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
This copyrighted PowerPoint CD was produced strictly for educational purposes. Any attempt at using the images within the program for monetary gain is illegal. The authors have given permission to use the program or parts of it, provided credit is given to the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, its Curator Susan Celestian, and the photographer Stan Celestian
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-006-624
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Systems, order, and organization
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Systems, order, and organization
      • B - Physical science:
        • Structure and properties of matter
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Stan Celestian
Glendale Community College

Author: Susan Celestian
Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

Contributor: Stan Celestain
Glendale Community College