mineral Flashcards
Mineral
A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure.
rock
a solid mineral material forming the surface of the earth.
element
a part or aspect of something abstact.
compound
a thing that is composed of two or more different elements.
crystal
a piece of homoengeuos soilid substance.
color
the property pssesed by an object of produceing different sensations to the eye.
luster
a gentel sheen or soft glow
Streak
a long thin line or of a different substance.
Cleveage
a sharp division or split.
Fracture
a cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.
density
the degree of compactness of a substance
ore
a natural occurring solid material.
metallic material
minerals that contain one or more metallic elements.
non metallic minerials
l reserves consist of stone quarries.
gemstones
a precious or semiprecious stone polished, and used in a piece of jewelry.
