Physical Geology OBJECTIVES

GEOL 116
GEOLOGY of Earth's Interior

GEOL 117
GEOLOGY of Earth's Surface

The Changing Earth, 3rd edition, Monroe & Wicander

Chapter 2 - Minerals

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After studying the material of this chapter, you should be able to:
  1. Explain the difference between a mineral and a rock.
  2. Describe the structure of an atom and how atoms bond.
  3. Explain what is meant by an isotope and why some isotopes are radioactive.
  4. Discuss the structure of minerals. List and describe the physical properties of minerals.
  5. Discuss the general classification of minerals.
  6. Describe the classification and structures of silicate minerals.
  7. List and describe some common silicate and nonsilicate minerals.
  8. Discuss mineral resources.
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