| QUESTION | ANSWER |
| Are the 'minerals' that I take to supplement my diet the same as those studied in this course? |
No. Dietary 'minerals' are chemical elements manufactured in an easily digestible form. Since they are made by people, they do not fit the geological definition of a 'mineral'. |
| What is the difference between a 'rock' and a 'stone'? |
Colloquially the words 'stone' and 'rock' may be used interchangably. To geologists, a 'stone' is either a piece of rock used in construction or else it is a cut or uncut natural gem or 'gemstone'. In this course, you should adopt the geologists' meaning. |
| Is a 'pebble' a rock? |
Yes. Roughly speaking, a pebble is a rounded rock fragment whose size is lies somewhere between that of a small pea and a tennis ball. More precise, technical definitions may be found in a geological dictionary. |
| How do I find my assigned minerals? |
Go to the ASSIGNED MINERALS web page. Your six assigned mineral numbers will be found next to you Class ID number. |
| Do I have to submit worksheet MN-3? |
No. There is nothing to submit for Minerals Part I. |
