Mineral flocabulary Flashcards
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Formula
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A set of chemicals symbols showing the makeup of a chemical coumpound.
2
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Mineral
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A substance naturally formed in the Earth.
3
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Streak
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The color of a minerals powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain place.
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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Not derived from living matter.
6
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Chrystal
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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 be scratch or be scratch by another 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
