Mineral vocabulary Flashcards
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Mineral
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A substance that is formed naturally in the earth.is inorganic has a definite chemical composition and has crystal substance. .
2
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Streak
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The color of a crystals powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.
3
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Luster
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The way the surface of a mineral reflects the light .
4
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Inorganic
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Not derived from living matter.
5
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Cyrstal
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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 scratch or be scratched by another mineral.
7
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Cleavage
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The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along define planes and surfaces .
8
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Fracture
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The aperance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has rough or irregular surface.
9
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Formula
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A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound .
