Science Flashcards
1
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Mineral
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2
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Streak
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3
Q
Luster
A
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
4
Q
lnorganic
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5
Q
Crystal
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A solid formation that follows a pattern.
6
Q
hardness
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The ability of a Mineral to scratch or be scratched by another Mineral.
7
Q
Cleavage
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The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces.
8
Q
fracture
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The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface.
9
Q
Mohs hardness scale
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A hardness scale used to classify minerals.
10
Q
Formula
A
A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical
compound.
