Mineral Vocab Flashcards
A substance that is formed naturally in the earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and crystal structure
Mineral
The color of a minerals powder when it is rubbed across a porcelain plate
Streak
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light
Luster
Not derived from living matter
Inorganic
A solid formation that forms 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 surfaces
Cleavage
The appearance of a freshly broken surface of a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface
Fracture
A hardness scale used to classify minerals
Mohs hardness scale
A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compoud
Formula
