Mineral Exploration Mineral exploration is the initial stage of the mining cycle. It is a sequential process of information gathering that assesses the mineral potential of a given area. In simple words it is the search for mineral deposits. The reason of exploration is to trace a new source of metal or useful minerals. This includes industrial minerals like silica or clay minerals‚ metals like iron‚ lead‚ zinc‚ etc.‚ and precious metals and gemstones like gold and diamonds. Types of Mineral Exploration
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Rocks and minerals are all around us. Earth’s crust and part of its mantle are made of rock. Rocks are made of minerals and have different properties. The properties of rocks include color‚ texture‚ luster‚ and hardness. We use rocks and minerals in many different ways. The steel in our buildings is made with iron‚ which is a mineral. The clay and glass used in our pottery and dishes are made of a mixture of rocks and minerals. We even need minerals to stay healthy‚ and we get them from a variety
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All minerals have four properties: 1. All minerals are naturally occurring 2. All minerals are inorganic (that means non-living) 3. A different chemical formula can be written for each mineral and that formula is constant for that mineral. ex. Galena is PbS- that is it has one lead atom (Pb) and one sulfur (S) atom in each molecule. 4. Most minerals have an unique crystalline shape given the right growing conditions (like in a cave). Compounds are substances that has two or
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discovered in 1852 by a mineralogist by the name of John P. Calcite. Calcite is a carbonate mineral that is usually white or colorless‚ but can have variety of colors due to impurities. It is one of the world’s most important minerals and is the most common. Calcite is one of the softest minerals and can be found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Calcite has more practical uses than most other minerals. This mineral can be found in limestone and marble which is makes up most of the Earth’s crust. The
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* Minerals are non-renewable resources because the amounts that exist are finite although most are very abundant. * Economically recoverable resources account for a tiny proportion of the total that exists. * The main limitations on mineral availability are the locations‚ chemical form and purity of the deposits‚ and the availability of technologies to exploit them. * Their exploitation is economically important but can cause environmental damage. Factors affecting the viability of
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observations of each test for the seven minerals. After you have completed all tests‚ name the minerals in Part 2 of this worksheet. An example of how to fill out the chart is illustrated below. |Recorded Observations for Minerals 1-7 | |Tests |Example |Mineral 1
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Mineral Identification Worksheet Part 1: Recording Observations In the chart below‚ record your observations of each test for the seven minerals. After you have completed all tests‚ name the minerals in Part 2 of this worksheet. An example of how to fill out the chart is illustrated below. |Recorded Observations for Minerals 1-7 | |Tests
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------------------------------------------------- Mineral And Energy Resources ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Almost all Earth Materials are used by humans for something. We require metals for making machines‚ sands and gravels for making roads and buildings‚ sand for making computer chips‚ limestone and gypsum
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Experimental design eight mineral samples: amethyst‚ azurite‚ calcite‚ lodestone‚ mica‚ rose quartz‚ talc‚ pyrite Bottle of vinegar Cup of lemon juice Cup (non-reactive: don’t use a metal cup!) 2 Eyedroppers Magnifying glass Steel nail Paper towel Pencil and paper Ice pick camera 1. Label your paper across the top in three columns: “Sample‚” “Fizz‚” and “Powder.” 2. Along the left hand side of the page‚ under Sample‚ write the name of each mineral 3. Under the “Fizz” and “Powder”
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Activity 1.1 Minerals: Building Blocks of Rock 1. In your own words‚ list the 5 characteristics an Earth material must have in order to be considered a mineral. a. ______________________________ b. ______________________________ c. ______________________________ d. ______________________________ e. ______________________________ 2. Check the appropriate boxes to show which of the following items are minerals or not minerals. If not a mineral‚ explain why it is not. MINERAL? YES NO EXPLANATIONS
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