minerals Flashcards
characteristic
property or trait
mineral
substances formed naturally in Earth
rock
made of minerals
5 rules
occurred in the nature inorganic solid forms crystal definite chemical composition
color
颜色
streak
mineral’s power’s color
luster
how it reflects light
density
d=m/v
cleavage
break along flat surface
fracture
break in irregular way
crystal system
crystal’s particular structure
hardness
Mohs hardness scale
magnetism
有磁性
glow under ultraviolet light
荧光
crystallization
particles dissolved in a liquid or melt, then solidify to form crystals.
crystallize liquid
hot or cold
when is crystallization formed
when elements &compounds dissolve =solution =crystallization
gemstone
hard colorful brilliant or glassy luster
gem
cut and polished gemstone
metals
aluminum iron copper silver
ore
rock contains useful metals that can be mined & sold
geode
rounded, hollow, line with mineral crystals, for decorations and jewelry