GLG 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Olivine, Scanning Electron Microscope, Muscovite
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The type of bonds and the geometry of those bonds dictate the physical properties of each mineral. Ice cream analogy diff flavors of ice cream and each flavor has unique characteristics (elements) A single scoop of ice cream would be analogous to one single atom. Add more than one scoop of same flavor a molecule is formed 2 oxygen atoms. If we add more than one flavor forms a compound. The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleolus. Ionic bonds 1 or more valence electrons are transferred producing a relatively weak bond. Covalent bonds strong bonds produced when two atoms share valence electrons. Metallic bonds produced when electron are free to migrate from one atom to another. Minerals must meet 5 types of criteria to b considered a mineral. Must be formed naturally by nature not made synthetically. Cannot be formed by any kind of biological process (never was alive and never will be alive)
