mineral Flashcards
1
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Formula
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A set of Chemical symbols that make up a chemical compound
2
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Mineral
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A substance that is formed naturally in Earth,
3
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Streak
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The color of a minerals powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate
4
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Luster
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the way the surface of a mineral reflects light
5
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Inorganic
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No derived from living matter
6
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Crystal
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A solid formation that follows a pattern
7
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Hardness
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The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by a mineral
8
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Cleavage
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The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces
9
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Fracture
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The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface
10
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Mohs hardness scale
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A hardness scale used to classify minerals
