1.1 MInerals Flashcards

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a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a define crystal-line structure

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Mineral

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a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

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Element

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a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds

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Compound

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a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a difinite pattern

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Crystal

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a mineral that contains a combination of silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals

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Silicate Minerals

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a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen

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Non-silicate Minerals

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