Physical Geology: chapter 2 ( Atoms, elements and minerals) Flashcards

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mineralogy

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  • study of composition, structure, appearance, occurrence, and associations of minerals
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mineral

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  • a naturally occurring inorganic, solid, crystalline, with a specific chemical composition
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Atom

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  • smallest unit of element that retains physical/chemical properties of that element
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