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Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer.

Write the chosen


letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Pyrite is a yellowish mineral that looks like gold and is commonly called
fool’s gold. What is the property of mineral exhibited by pyrite wherein it
reflects light and with a metallic look?
A. Color B. Luster C. Hardness D. Streak
2. Quartz can break other than along planes of cleavage. What property of
minerals is shown in this situation?
A. Cleavage B. Hardness C. Fracture D. Streak
3. Some minerals like mica has surfaces with planes of weak bonds in the
crystals. Thus, its crystals can be peeled like layers of onion. What is the
property exhibited by mica?
A. Cleavage B. Hardness C. Fracture D. Tenacity
4. Which property refers to the resistance of minerals to scratching?
A. Cleavage B. Hardness C. Fracture D. Luster
5.What are the building blocks of rocks and it is mostly found in the
geosphere?
What is mineral?
Mineral
Naturally-formed solid substance
with a crystal structure.
OBJECTIVES
Identify the importance
of minerals to society.
Appreciate the
importance of minerals
to society.
THINK_PAIR_SHARE

Guide Questions:
1. What minerals do you think are common in this kitchen?
2. Can you possibly think of alternative materials other than
minerals to make up all the equipment and wares in this
kitchen?
Occurrence of minerals
Minerals are obtained by natural
process. One common natural process
that forms minerals is the
crystallization of magma.
Rocks and minerals are formed in
sedimentary layers of sand and mud
and in the folding of those layers deep
in the Earth, where they are exposed to
high pressures and temperature.
What are the importance
of minerals to society?
HOUSEHOLDS
• Toothpaste that contains fluoride from fluorite
mineral.
• Face powder contains talc – the softest mineral.
• Salts are commonly used to enhance the flavor of our
food.
• Aluminum- Kitchen utensils like casserole – a light
and durable metal, and
• Iron, Chromium and Carbon- stainless wares
• Silicon, Silver and Gold are used as components of
gadgets like cellphones and computers.
• Copper is the mostly used electrical wiring because it
is less expensive.
CONSTRUCTION
• IRON STEEL -skyscrapers that tower up to 50
stories high, use durable minerals like iron steel
– a combination of iron and carbon and concrete
that contains limestone, lime and chalk that
make them strong and stand still against strong
wind and earthquake.
• Floors are made up of granite and marbles.
• Aluminum are used in window and door panels.
MEDICAL HEALTH
• Titanium- materials made by dentists
tools.
-is a strong but very light metal that is used
for teeth transplant. There are also lots of
other minerals that they use for cleaning and
surgery. Examples are gypsum in plaster
cast, and alloys like stainless steel that
primarily composed of iron, chromium and
carbon in their tools.
MEDICAL HEALTH
The pharmaceutical industry
manufactures supplements that
essential minerals that keep us
strong and healthy like Calcium,
Magnesium and Zinc.
POWER PLANTS
• In nuclear power plant, radioactive
minerals like Uranium is used as
source of heat energy to run a nuclear
reactor.
• Coal power plants also use mineral
coal to generate electricity.
• Electric cars need minerals like nickel,
copper, and lithium.
AGRICULTURE
• NPK Fertilizers contain vital minerals
for the plant to grow healthy. These
minerals include Nitrogen,
phosphorous and potassium.
• lime are also used to lower the acidity
of the soil.
AGRICULTURE
• For our health, the pharmaceutical
industry manufactures
supplements that contain many
essential minerals that keep us
strong and healthy like Calcium,
Magnesium and Zinc.
APPLICATION:
ASSESSMENT
Give five importance of
minerals to society.
ASSIGNMENT

Have a research on the different


minerals mined in the Philippines.
Locate the areas where the minerals
are mined and identify their uses.

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