November 20

Mineralologists

Elements make-up minerals and minerals are the building blocks of rocks. Minerals are found on Earth’s crust and are solid and inorganic (non-living). Third grade geologists matched and identified nine minerals.

Then, we used physical properties that scientists use to identify minerals. We applied the Mohs Hardness Scale, performed a streak test with pieces of porcelain, and identified luster and cleavage. Click here for more information about the property tests.



Which igneous rock floats?


Posted November 20, 2019 by pbright2 in category Science

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