1.1 Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite ctystalline structure.
A
Mineral
2
Q
Pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.
A
Elements
3
Q
A substance that is made of two or more elements that have been chemically joined.
A
Compound
4
Q
Solid, geometric forms of minerals produced by a repeating pattern of atoms that is present throughout the mineral.
A
Crystals
5
Q
Minerals that contain a combination of silicon and oxygen.
A
Silicate Minerals
6
Q
Minerals that don’t have a combination of silicon an oxygen.
A
Nonsilicate Minerals
