Study Guide Chapter 3 Flashcards

Metals & Gemstones

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more valuable than gold or silver because of its many uses

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Platinum

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2
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the way light is reflected is reflected from the surface of a mineral

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luster

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3
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extracting metals from the earth and preparing them for use

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metallurgy

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4
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what is the final step of metallurgy

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shaping

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5
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often used for electrical wiring

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copper

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6
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green variety of the mineral beryl

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emerald

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7
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second most common metal in the earths crust

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iron

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8
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red variety of the mineral corundum

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ruby

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9
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the best conductor of heat and electricity at normal temperature

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silver

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10
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group that consists of the rarest , most durable, and most beautiful minerals

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precious stones

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11
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look like a natural gemstone but have a different chemical and physical properties

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simulant gemstones

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