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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Earth Science: Minerals Ii: Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructional module focusing on the physical properties of minerals. Discussion includes the identifying characteristics such as color, hardness, luster, crystal forms, density, and cleavage. Site also includes an interactive practice...
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Dept. Of Geology and Environmental Science: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions and pictures of over thirty minerals are available at this website. Documents describing the properties of minerals and how to use the properties for identification templates to make models, and dichotomous keys make up the...
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Other

Geologynet: Online Mineral Database

For Students 9th - 10th
Search for mineral formulas and crystal structures by entering the keywords or mineral names on this mineral database.
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Other

Mineralogical Society of America: Mineral Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the seven different groups of minerals. In-depth information is provided on the chemistry of members of each mineral group. Pictures of different minerals are also provided.
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University of Oregon

Geo Man's Mineral and Rock Charts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains several charts that can be used for identifying rocks and minerals based on traits such as hardness, luster and color.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Minerals by Class

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed reference list of minerals and mineral classes.