science vocab Flashcards
mineral
naturly formed inorganic solid that has a defined chemical structure
rock
a naturaly acuring solid mixture
element
a component or constituent of a whole or one of the parts into which a whole may be resolved by analisyst
crystal
a clear transparent mineral or glass resembling ice.
luster
the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss
streak
a long narrow mark or smear
cleavage
the spliting of a minaral along smooth flat surfaces
fracture
the matter in wtch minerals break
hardness
the measure of the ability to resist scratching
destiny
the ratio of a mass of the substance to the volume of the substance
ore
a matalic mineral bering or rock
matalic mineral
are naturely accuring substances
non-matalic minerals
is a mineral that has no metalic lusters and can break easy
gemstone
is a peice of metalic mineral
igneous
a rock solified by lava
