rock and mineral Flashcards
a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite
crystalline strucser
Mineral
solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil or oceans.
Rock
a substance that can not be separated or broken down
Element
a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds
Compound
a soiled whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern
Crystal
usually 1st characteristics noticed about a mineral, but generally not reliable
Color
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.
Luster
a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
Streak
a sharp division; a split.
Cleavage
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.
Fracture
the degree of compactness of a substance.
Density
a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted
Ore
are minerals that contain one or more metallic elements. Metallic minerals occur in rare, naturally formed concentrations known as mineral deposits
Metallic minerals
are a special group of chemical elements from which no new product can be generated if they are melted. Nonmetallic minerals are, for example, sand, gravel, limestone, clay, and marble
Non-metallic minerals
is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Gemstones
