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Chemistry of Minerals
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Chemistry Connections
The Chemistry of Minerals
Episode #4
Welcome to Chemistry Connections, my name is Ben Ault and I am your host for episode #4 called The Chemistry of Minerals. Today I will be discussing the chemistry behind the formation and properties of minerals.
Segment 1: Introduction to Minerals
Minerals are a classification of substances that are formed naturally via geological processes and form crystalline structures. Specifically, this means that they are usually formed by different substances undergoing reactions deep beneath the earth's surface, under extreme temperature and pressure conditions.
In this segment, I'll cover:
- What defines a mineral
- The result of the chemical properties of minerals
- The difference between rocks and minerals
- Species distinctions of minerals
- Classification of minerals
Segment 2: The Chemistry Behind Minerals
All of this is a result of the atomic behaviors of the elements that compose each mineral. All of these phenomena and patterns can be explained by delving into the chemistry within each mineral.
In this segment, I'll cover:
Topic 1: Formation
- Conditions that enable the formation of minerals
- How the conditions can affect the types of minerals created
- Formation through volcanic or oceanic activity
Topic 2: Properties as a result of bond types
- Bond structures of minerals
- Empirical structures and formulas
- Conditions that determine bond structure
- Crystal structures in relation to bond structure
- Malleability and pure metallic minerals
Topic 3: Properties as a result of elemental composition
- How elemental composition affects color
- Predictions of elements in a mineral based off of color
- Fluorescent minerals
Segment 3: Personal Connections
When I was in kindergarten, I had a teacher that gave my class little rocks and minerals for doing well, and explained to us whatever we could understand at that age. Since then, I've kept my collection of rocks and I've consistently been curious about what makes rocks and minerals behave the way they do.
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Sources:
Types of Minerals - Definition, Classification & Examples with Videos
Minerals, Crystals, Rocks & Stones: What’s The Difference? - FossilEra.com
How do minerals form? - The Australian Museum
Mineral Classification - Sternberg Museum of Natural History
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