SEPS2 Flashcards
1
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Mineral
A
A substance that is found naturally. in the earth
2
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Streak
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The color of a minerals powder when it’s rubbed against a porcelain plate
3
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Luster
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the way the surface reflects light.
4
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Inorganic
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Not derived from living matter.
5
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Crystal
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A solid formation that follows a pattern.
6
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Hardness
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The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral.
7
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Cleavage
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The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting smooth surfaces.
8
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Fracture
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The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface.
9
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Mohs Hardness scale
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a hardness scale to classify minerals.
10
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Formula
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A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound.
