Mineral Research Presentation
Your assignment is to prepare a research presentation on one of the following minerals. You may pick one of your choosing, however, I will not allow two people in the same class to have identical minerals.
Ore
Minerals Industrial
Minerals Gem
Minerals
Gold
- Neil Diamond
- Pablo Ruby
- James
Silver
– Sean F. Sulfur -
Jeff Diamond
- Scott
Copper
- Sam Barite -
Matt Sapphire
- Dustin
Chalcopyrite Gypsum - Laura Tourmaline -
Abby
Galena Manganese
- Adam Topaz
– Chelsea
Molybdenite - Brandon Fluorite - Chase Garnet - Devin
Pyrite
- Chelsey Corundrum Opal
- Miles
Malachite Synthetic
Diamonds – Sean B. Amethyst -
Melissa
Azurite - Carl Emerald
- Dane
Zircon
- Jeremy
Perodite
– A.J.
Jade - Jason
The
poster or presentation must include and will be graded based on the following:
1.
Mineral
name, pictures of both the raw and refined form. 10- points
2.
Chemical
composition, formula (what element(s)?) Is it ionic, molecular or metallic? – 10
points
3.
How
is it found in nature – its natural state? – 5 points
4.
Its
characteristics – color, crystal system, cleavage or fracture, hardness,
streak, density, luster, and any special characteristics. – 10 points.
5.
Where
is the mineral found geographically? – 5 points
6.
How
is it mined? – 5 points
7.
Name
a specific mine where it is extracted and tell about this mine. – 7 points –
extra credit
8.
How
is it processed or purified for use? – 5 points
9.
What
are its major uses? Be specific. – 5 points
10.
Is
it valuable? What does it cost? – 5
points
11.
Did
you use proper grammar and organization? – 10 points
12.
Bibliography
with at least 3 sources. – 15 points
13.
Overall
quality (neatness, eye-pleasing, creativity, etc.) – 15 points