Mineral Vocab Flashcards
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MIneral
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A substance that is formed naturally in earth, is inorganic, and has a definite chemical composition and a crystal structure.
2
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Streak
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Color of minerals power when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.
3
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Luster
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The way to minerals surface reflects light.
4
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Inorganic
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Not derived from living matter.
5
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Crystal
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A solid formation that follows a pattern.
6
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Hardness
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The ability of a mineral to be scratched or scratch another mineral.
7
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Cleavage
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The tendency of minerals and crystals to break and make smooth surfaces
8
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Fracture
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The tendency of a mineral of crystal to break off in a irregular way.
9
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Mohs Hardness Scale
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The scale used to measure harness.
10
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Formula
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A set of formulas showing the makeup of a chemical compound
