Mineral vocabulary Flashcards

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Mineral

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A substnce that is found naturally in the Earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has crystal structure.

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Streak

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The color of a mineral’s powder when it is rubbed agianst 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 planes resulting in smoth surfaces.

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Fracture

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The appearance of a freshly brocken surface of 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 compuond.

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