Cards Deck Flashcards
1
Q
Minreal
A
A substance that is formed naturally in the earth
2
Q
streak
A
The color of minerals powder when it is rubbed against porcelain plate
3
Q
Luster
A
the way of the surface of minerals reflects flights
4
Q
inorganic
A
not delivered from living matter
5
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crystal
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a solid formation that follows a pattern
6
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hardness
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the ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another material
7
Q
cleavage
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the tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces
8
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Fracture
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the appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has rough or irregular surface
9
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mohs hardness scale
A
classify minerals
10
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formula
A
a set of chemical symbols showing of makeup of a chemical compound
