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Igneous RxSedimentary Rx Metamorphic Rx Plate Tectonic Primer Wilson Cycle Tectonic Rock Cycle Geologic Evolution of the Mid-Atlantic 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 © 2000 (fichtels@jmu.edu)  Department of Geology and Environmental Science James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 JMU Geology home page College of Science and Mathematics |
ORGANIZATION OF THE MINERALS SITE
Note that some of the files below are pdf files. If you are unfamiliar with them, or your computer cannot yet read them, go to the link below to download a free reader. What is a pdf file?
An Introduction to Minerals Alphabetical List - linked to images/descriptions Physical Properties of Minerals Hardness and Cleavage/Crystal Form - pdf Luster - pdf Cleavage Crystal Models - pdf file only - Crystal shapes and cleavage can be sometimes be difficult to visualize in just a drawing. These paper fold-ups will create three dimensional models of the more common cleavages. Mineral Data Sheets - pdf only Simple Dichotomous Keys - One of the skills students should learn is how to observe the properties of rocks, and then make a series of decisions that will lead to an identification. These keys do this, and in addition focus their observation and learning on specific kinds of physical properties they must learn. These simple keys are also preparation for the main keys below. Key to Minerals Harder than Glass - pdf Key to Minerals Softer than Glass - pdf |
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