science 8 Flashcards
mineral
a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
rock
the 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.
element
The ability to do something
compound
a poundage in a rock
crystal
A type of rock that is shinny or metallic
color
the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light
luster
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.
streak
a line or mark of a different color or texture from the ground stripe
clevage
a straight break in a rock
fracture
a broken rock or bone whatver
destiny
the future of the rocks
ore
a rock or a mineral that can be found in a cave
metallic minerals
a shinny mineral or a shin rock
non metallic minerals
a dull mineral or a dull rock
gemstones
a type of rock that is a gem
