Mineral Vocab Flashcards

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1
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A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound

A

Formula

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A substance that is formed naturally in the Earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal structure

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Minneral

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3
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The color of a mineral’s powder when it’s rubbed against a porceline plate

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Streak

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4
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The way a surface of a mineral reflects light

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Luster

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5
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Not derived from living matter

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Inorganic

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A solid formation that follows a pattern

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Crystal

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The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral

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Hardness

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The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite plans planes resulting in smooth surfaces

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Cleavage

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The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface

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Fracture

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10
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A hardnes scale used to classify minerals

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Moh’s Hardness Scale

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