Formula Flashcards

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Minerals

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A substance that is formed in the Earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical compound and has a crystal structure.

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2
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Streak

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The color of a mineral’s powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.

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3
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Luster

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The way the surface of a mineral reflect light.

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4
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Inorganic

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Not derived from living matter

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5
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cristal

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A solid formation that follows a pattern

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6
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Hardness

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the resistance of a mineral or other material to being scratched

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7
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Cleavage

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The tendency of some minerals to break along flat surfaces

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8
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fracture

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the tendency of a mineral to break into irregular pieces

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9
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Moh Hardness Scale

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A hardness scale used to classify minerals

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10
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Formula

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A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound

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Formula

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A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound

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