Lesson 1 section 1 Flashcards
1
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mineral
A
a naturally formed inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure
2
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element
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a substance that can not be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
3
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compound
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a substance made up of atoms of two or more elements joined by chemical bonds
4
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crystal
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a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern
5
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silicate minerals
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a mineral that contains a combination of silicon, and oxygen, and one or more metals
6
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nonsilicate minerals
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a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon or oxygen
