In this report, you will become an expert in a pure mineral end-member of your choice (Fluorite). As part of this assignment, you will search for and extract mineralogical and geological information from variety of sources, culminating in a brief, properly cited, and well-written research paper.
Successful reports will include four paragraphs, one figure, and references:
Paragraph 1: Background information. What is your mineral (Fluorite) and why did you choose it. What is the historical significance of your mineral (who discovered it, where was it discovered, how was it named, etc.)
Paragraph 2: What are the distinguishing properties of your mineral?
Paragraph 3: Description of regional geologic setting. Where does the mineral form? Why? What type of plate tectonic environment are you likely to find this mineral? What other minerals form with your mineral?
Paragraph 4: What is your mineral used for? How is it valued? Where are locations where you can find your mineral today
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