1.1 What is a Mineral Flashcards
1
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a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure
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mineral
2
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a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
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element
3
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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
4
Q
a solid whose atoms, , ions, or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern
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crystal
5
Q
a mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and that may also contain one or more metals
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silicate mineral
6
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a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen
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nonsilicate mineral
