Earth Sciences 1089F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Tourmaline, Silicon Dioxide, Disinfectant

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Inorganic (non-living: solid, naturally occurring, definite chemical composition, ordered internal structure (crystalline structure) If an atom has less than 8 electrons in its outer most shell, it can bond with other electrons and sort of rapidly steal an electron. They decide to share a pair of electrons between the two. Why minerals are beautiful: minerals and rocks are similar, but not the same, elements - minerals - rocks, minerals, natural, solid, crystalline (ordered internal structure) Answer: if it"s liquid water then no, but. Answer: no, it is considered a fluid (can flow: minerals are made of elements, element: cannot be broken down to other substances by. Innermost shell: hold two electrons: atoms try to have full electron shells, any other shell: holds eight electrons. Cutting and polishing: skill of experienced cutters are important, 3 basic cuts, 1. Cabochon: simple round to oval shaped , used for translucent or opaque stones with bold colours, commonly seen in turquoise or opal.

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