Chapter 1 Flashcards
a naturally formed inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure
mineral
a substance that can not be separated or broken down into simpler substance by chemical means
element
a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds
compound
a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern
crystal
a mineral that contains a combination of oxygen and siliocon and one or more metals
silicate mineral
a mineral that does not contain silicon or oxygen
non-silicate mineral
the way a mineral reflects light
luster
the color of the powder of a mineral
streak
the slitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces
cleavage
the manner in which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces
fracture
a measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
hardness
the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance
density
a natural material whose concentration of economically value minerals is high enough for the material to be mined profitably
ore
the process of turning land to its original state condition after mining is completed
reclamtion
