minerale vocab Flashcards
A substance that is formed naturally in the earth. is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal structure
Minerale
The color of a mineral’s powder when it’s rubbed against a porcelain plate
Streak
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
Luster
not diverted from living matter
inorganic
A solid formation that follows a pattern
crystle
The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched be 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 on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface
fracture
used to classify minerals
mohs hardness scale
a set of chemicals symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound
formala
