What is a mineral Flashcards
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Compound
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a substance made of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.
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mineral
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a naturally formed,inorganic,solid that has a definite structure.
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crystal
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a solid whose atoms,ions,or molecules are arranged in a regular,repeating pattern
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non silicate mineral
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a mineral that does not contain a compound of silicon and oxygen
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element
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a substance tat cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
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silicate minerals
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a mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and that may also contain one or more metals.
