mineral Flashcards
1
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mineral
A
A substance that is formed naturally in the earth, is inorganic
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.
3
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luster
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The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
4
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inorganic
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not derived from living matter
5
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crystal
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A solid formation that follows a pattern
6
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hardness
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The ability of a minral to scratch or be scratched by another minerl.
7
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cleavge
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The tendency of a crystals
8
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fracture
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the appearance of a freshly broken
9
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mohs hardness scale
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A hardness scale used to classify minerals
10
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formula
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A set of chemical symbols showing the mack of a chemical compound
