mierals

Question 1

Formulas

Answer 1

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

Question 2

hardness

Answer 2

the ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral

Question 3

mineral

Answer 3

a substance that is formed naturally in the earth is inorganic has a definite chemical compositions and has a crystal structure

Question 4

steak

Answer 4

the color of minarls powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate

Question 5

luster

Answer 5

the way the surface of mineral reflects light

Question 6

inorganic

Answer 6

not derived from living matter

Question 7

crystal

Answer 7

solid formation that follows a pattern

Question 8

cleavage

Answer 8

the tendency of a crystal and mineral to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces

Question 9

Fracture

Answer 9

the appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface

Question 10

Mohs Harness Scale

Answer 10

A hardness scale used to classify minerals