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 a crystal structure.

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Streak

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The color of a minerals powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.

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luster

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the way the surface of a mineral reflects light.

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inorganic

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not derived from living matter.

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crystal

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a solid formation that follows a pattern

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hardness

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the ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral.

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cleavage

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

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fracture

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the appearance of a freshly scratched surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface

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mohs hardness scale

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a hardness scale used to classify minerals.

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formula

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

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