Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
Can be naturally occurring, inorganic, have known chemical compositions, have definite physical properties, solid, are usually crystalline(not always)
A
Minerals
2
Q
Bodies whose boundaries are natural, and flat surfaces.
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Crystals
3
Q
Are a reflection of the internal arrangement of atoms
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Crystal Faces
4
Q
Are materials that satisfy some, but not all of the criteria of a mineral
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Mineraloids
5
Q
If the magma cooled slowly, the crystals are more likely to be _______ in size
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Large
6
Q
If the magma cooled much faster, the crystals are more likely to be _______ in size
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Small
