Out of Assignment 2 attached, Answer this question:
Did you know that every month has assigned birthstone like horoscope? Did you know that some months have more than one birthstone? Do you know your birthstone? Many people do, but they don’t know much more about their birthstone than its color. This week we are learning about minerals. So, I want you to know your birthstone and learn its physical properties.
The following websites will aid you in this task:
http://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones.htm
http://www.memphisgeology.org/images/Explorer0403.pdf
Use these websites (or others) to research the major properties of your birthstone, including:
Color, Luster, Streak, Hardness, Crystal structure and mineral habit, Density/specific gravity, Cleavage/fracture tendencies, Mineral family, Chemical composition, other distinguishing characteristics, picture.
If your month has multiple birthstones, choose one.
