Minerals Flashcards
A substance that is formed naturally in the earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal structure.
Mineral
Color of a mineral powder when it’s rubbed against a porcelain plate
Streak
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
Luster
Not derived from living matter
Inorganic
A solid formation that follows pattern.
Crystal
The ability of a mineral to scratch of be scratched by another mineral
Hardness
The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resolving in smooth surfaces.
Cleavage
The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface
Fracture
A hardness scale used to classify minerals.
Mohs hardness scale
A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound
Formula
