Geology: Minerals Flashcards
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Silicate Mineral
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A mineral that contains a combination of silicon, oxygen and 1 or more minerals
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Mineral
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Naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure
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Nonsilicate Mineral
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A mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen
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Inorganic
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Not made of living things
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Luster
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The way in which a mineral reflects light
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Streak
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The color, of the powder of a mineral
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Hardness
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A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
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Density
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The ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume
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Ore
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A natural material whose concentration of economically valuable minerals is high enough for the material to be mined profitably
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Reclamation
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The process of returning land to its original condition after mining is complete
