1.1 what is a mineral Flashcards

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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 regular, repeating pattern.

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crystal

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

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element

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a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure.

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mineral

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a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen

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nonsilicate mineral

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a mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and that mat also contain one or more metals.

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silicate mineral

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