Minerals Flashcards
1
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Element
A
Substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance by chemicals
2
Q
Compound
A
Substance made of two or more different elements joined with chemicals
3
Q
Crystal
A
Solid, molecules are arranged in definite pattern.
4
Q
Silicate minerals
A
Combination silicone,oxygen, one or more materials.
5
Q
No silicate minerals
A
Doesn’t contain compounds of silicone and oxygen.
6
Q
Luster
A
Way that mineral reflects light.
7
Q
Streak
A
Color of powder in mineral
8
Q
Cleavage
A
Mineral splitting on flat surface
9
Q
Fracture
A
Breaks on curved or irregular surface
10
Q
Hardness
A
Ability to resist scratching
11
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Density
A
Ratio mass:volume
12
Q
Reclamation
A
Process of returning to original condition after being mined.
13
Q
Mineral
A
Natural formed solid with defined crystalline structure.
