1.1 minerals Flashcards
1
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A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure.
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Mineral
2
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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into similar substances by ordinary chemical means.
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Element
3
Q
A substance made of two or more elements that have been chemically joined, or bonded.
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Compound
4
Q
Solid geometric forms of minerals produced by a repeating pattern of atoms that is present thought the mineral.
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Crystals
5
Q
Minerals that contain a combination of silicon and oxygen are called silicate mineral.
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Silicate Minerals
6
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Minerals that do not contain silicon and oxygen form a group called nonsilicate minerals.
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Nonsilicate Minerals
