Earth Science Digital Image Library - Tourmaline
Earth Science Digital Image Library - Tourmaline
Grade Levels
10th Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade
Course, Subject
Related Academic Standards
Topic
Minerals
Description
Tourmaline usually occurs in prismatic shapes that are 3, 6, or 9-sided. This mineral displays a vitreous to resinous luster and often exhibits a conchoidal fracture.
Location
Author’s collection – tourmaline (donated sample, location unknown – possibly Pierrepont, New York)
Credits
With support from the Center for Applied Technologies in Education, The Earth Science Digital Library is an initiative authored by Russell Agostaro, Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Newburgh, New York.
Description
The Earth Science Digital Image Library is an archive of quality digital images for teacher and/or student reference in their studies of Earth Science. For additional information about the image, please click on a link below:
