earth and minerals Flashcards
1
Q
mineral
A
a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
2
Q
rock
A
solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth
3
Q
element
A
aspect of something abstract
4
Q
compound
A
thing that is composed of two or more separate elements
5
Q
crystal
A
a clear rock
6
Q
color
A
a shade
7
Q
luster
A
gentle sheen or soft glow
8
Q
streak
A
thin line or mark
9
Q
cleavage
A
split or cleft
10
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fracture
A
a slite break
11
Q
density
A
degree of compactness
12
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ore
A
naturally occurring solid material
13
Q
metallic mineral
A
naturally occuring substance
14
Q
non metallic
A
stone and quarries
15
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gemstones
A
ex: rubies
