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.
igneous rock
formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
sedimentary rock
types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition.
metamorphic rock
arise from the transformation of existing rock to new types of rock.
