chapter26 Flashcards
1
Q
A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a crystalline is a
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mineral
2
Q
The color of a mineral in powdered form is called
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streak
3
Q
When a mineral breaks along preferred planes of weakness creating sets of smooth parallel sides
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Cleavage
4
Q
Minerals that break with irregular surfaces exhibit fracture.
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fracture
5
Q
The physical property that measures a minerals resistance to scratching is called
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hardness
6
Q
Molten rock material inside Earth is called
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Magma
