Objectives
This section will help you to:
- learn and apply the concept of chemical bonding, specifically, covalent and ionic bonds;
- define what a mineral;
- recognize two important minerals: silicates and carbonates;
- explain the relationship between rocks and minerals;
- discuss the relationship between plate tectonics, the Rock Cycle, and rock types;
- relate tectonic setting, mineral formation, rock formation, and rock strength;
- relate tectonic setting and geologic history to rock formation and types found here in Indiana; and
- identify important mineral and rock resources in Indiana.
If you would like a guide to help you to achieve these learning objectives for this module, please click here for an “Objective Guide.”
Australian sapphires in various cuts
and colors. (Earth Pearson/Prentice Hall).