More science Flashcards
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Mineral
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A substance this if formed naturally in the Earth
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Streak
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Color of a mineral’s powder when rubbed against plate.
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Luster
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the way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
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inorganic
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Not derived from living matter
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Crystal
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a simple formation that follows a pattern
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hardness
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The ability of a mineral to be scratched or scratch another mineral
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Cleavage
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The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite plates resulting in smooth surfaces
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Fracture
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The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral
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Mohs hardness scale
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A hardness scale
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Formula
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A set of chemical symbols
