rocks Flashcards
Mineral
naturally formed, ironic solid that has a defined chemical structure
Rock
the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets
Element
a part or aspect of something abstract
Compound
a substance made up of atoms of 2 or more different elements joined by chemical bonds
Crystal
a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a defined pattern
Color
the first charismatic but not a good way to identify
Luster
the way in which a mineral reflects light
Streak
the color of powder of a mineral
Cleavage
the splitting of a mineral along a smooth flat surfaces
Fracture
the manner in which a mineral breaks along either a curved or irregular surfaces
Density
the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance
Ore
a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted
Metallic minerals
high specific gravity and metallic luster
Non-metallic minerals
described as the minerals that do not comprise of metals
Gemstones
a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewelry.
Igneous rock
is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic
Sedimentary rock
types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of small particles and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles on the floor of oceans or other bodies of water at the Earth’s surface
Metamorphic rock
a type of rock which has been changed by extreme heat and pressure
