rocks and minerals

Question 1

color

Answer 1

usually 1 characteristic noticed about a mineral but generally not reliable

Question 2

cleavage

Answer 2

if it breaks in 90 deggrees

Question 3

mineral

Answer 3

a naturally formed in organic solid that has a definite chemical structure

Question 4

rock

Answer 4

a naturally accruing solid mixture 1 or more minerals or organic matter

Question 5

element

Answer 5

a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

Question 6

compound

Answer 6

a substance made up of atoms of 2 or more different elements

Question 7

crystal

Answer 7

a solid whos atoms ions or molichules are arranged in a definate pattern

Question 8

luster

Answer 8

the way in wich a mineral reflects light

Question 9

streak

Answer 9

the color of the powder of a mineral

Question 10

density

Answer 10

the ratio of a mass of a substance to the volume of a substance

Question 11

ore

Answer 11

a natural material whose concentration of economical values

Question 12

metallic minerals

Answer 12

if there is shiny stuff on the rock

Question 13

non metallic minerals

Answer 13

if there is no shiny stuff on the rock

Question 14

gemstones

Answer 14

a precious or semi precious stone

Question 15

igneous rock

Answer 15

its one of the 3 main rock types and its magnetic

Question 16

sedimentary rock

Answer 16

sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition

Question 17

metamorphic rock

Answer 17

of or marked by metomorphisis