Mineral Vocab Flashcards
A substance that is formed naturally in the Earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal structure.
Mineral
The color of mineral’s powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.
Streak
The way of the surface of a mineral reflects light
Luster
Not derived from living matter
Inorganic
A solid formation that follows a pattern.
Crystal
The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral.
Hardness
The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth services.
Cleavage
The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular service.
Fracture
A hardness scale used to classify minerals.
Moh’s Hardness Scale
A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical pound.
Formula
