mineral Flashcards
1
Q
mineral
A
a naturally occurring inorganic element
2
Q
rock
A
natural substance composed of solid crystals
3
Q
element
A
a substance that cannot be separated
4
Q
compound
A
something composed of two separate elements
5
Q
crystal
A
a solid in which atoms form a specific pattern
6
Q
color
A
usually the first characteristic noticed
7
Q
luster
A
a reflective metallic surface
8
Q
streak
A
a mark made when rubbing
9
Q
cleavage
A
a sharp division
10
Q
fracture
A
a break
11
Q
density
A
a substances mass
12
Q
ore
A
a naturally occurring solid material
13
Q
metallic minerals
A
minerals that contain one or more metallic elements
14
Q
non-metallic minerals
A
minerals that arent metallic looking
15
Q
gemstones
A
various minerals that are very rare
