Chapter 3: Patterns in Nature: Minerals Flashcards
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• What is the definition of a mineral
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o A naturally occurring solid, formed by geologic processes, that has a crystalline structure and a definable chemical composition. Almost all minerals are inorganic
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• Know the physical properties and chemical formula of quartz and calcite
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o Calcite: always yields a white streak even though pieces of calcite may be white, pink, or clear. (Carbonate) (CaCO3). 3 on Mohs hardness scale (soft
