let´s have a look inside our planet
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Let´s have a look inside our planet . These substances join together forming minerals . Minerals are made of different substances . Chemical substances in liquid state :. Chlorine. Sodium. A mineral has been formed !. SALT. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Let´s have a look inside our planet.
Minerals are made of different substances.
Chemical substances in liquid state:
Chlorine Sodium
These substances join together forming minerals.
A mineral has been formed! SALT
Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
The earth´s soil is made of different layers. From the outside to the inside...
> 6.000ºC
4.000ºC
70-2.800ºC
0-70ºC
Diamond
Gypsum
Pyrite
Cinnabar
We can find minerals in different places within the earth´s soil.
But there minerals in another places such as...
Animal shells Animal bones Rocks
How can we distinguish one mineral from another?
Mineral properties.
Shape Colour Shinny/dull Hard/softShape
IrregularRegular
Pyrite Turquoise
How can we distinguish one mineral from another?
Mineral properties.
Shape Colour Shinny/dull Hard/soft
Each mineral has a typical colour.
Gypsum Cinnabar
COLOUR
How can we distinguish one mineral from another?
Mineral properties.
Shape Colour Shinny/dull Hard/softShinny/dull
DullShinny
Pyrite Chalk
How can we distinguish one mineral from another?
Mineral properties.
Shape Colour Shinny/dull Hard/soft
SoftHard
Diamond Gypsum
Hard/soft