Minerals Vocabulary Words

Question 1

Minerals

Answer 1

A substance that is formed naturally in the Earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal structure

Question 2

Streak

Answer 2

The color of a minerals powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate. The powder after rubbing it and the powder has a color but the color doesn’t always match, the color of the mineral.

Question 3

Luster

Answer 3

the way the surface of a mineral reflects lights. A non metallic luster would be that doesn’t shine like metal

Question 4

Inorganic

Answer 4

Not derived from living water. Something that don’t contain carbon, if it contains carbon it’s organic and oxygen is the main ruler in the domain not carbon.

Question 5

Crystals

Answer 5

A solid formation that’s follows a pattern

Question 6

Hardness

Answer 6

The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral

Question 7

Cleavage

Answer 7

The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces

Question 8

Fracture

Answer 8

The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface.

Question 9

Moh’s Hardness Scale

Answer 9

A hardness scale used to classify minerals.