chapter 3 test 1 Flashcards
1
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minerals
A
naturally occurring, inorganic solids
2
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rock
A
solid aggregate or mass of minerals
3
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element
A
basic building block of minerals
4
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atom
A
smallest parts of matter
5
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luster
A
the appearance of a mineral in reflective light
metallic-looks metal, shiny
non-metallic-glassy silky pearly or earthy
6
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streak
A
color of mineral in powdered form
7
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hardness
A
resistance of a mineral to scratching
8
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cleavage
A
ability to break along planes of weakness
9
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fracture
A
absence of cleavage when mineral is broken
10
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specific gravity
A
ratio of weight of mineral to the equal volume of water
11
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magnetism
A
can be picked up with magnet because magnite has lots of iron in it
12
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reaction to hydrochoric acide
A
forms bubbles
13
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malleability
A
can be hammered into shapes
14
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double refraction
A
shows 2 images through it
15
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non silicates
A
carbonates
