Minerals vocab words Flashcards
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Mineral
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A substance that is formed naturally in the earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal structure.
2
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steak
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The colors of minerals powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.
3
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luster
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The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
4
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inorganic
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not derived from living matter.
5
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crystal
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A solid formation that follows a pattern.
6
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hardness
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the ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral.
7
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cleavage
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The tendency of crystal and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces.
8
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fracture
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The appearance of a freshly broken surface on mineral that a rough or irregular surface.
