section 1 Flashcards
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mineral
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a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure.
2
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elements
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a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substance by chemical means
3
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compound
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a substance made up of atoms two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds
4
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crystals
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a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern.
5
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nonsilicate minerals
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a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen.
6
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silicate mineral
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a mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and that may also contain one or more metals
