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Mineral |
Element or compound found in the earth. |
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Luster |
How a mineral reflects light. |
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Streak |
Color of the mark a mineral makes on a white tile. |
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Hardness |
Ability of a mineral to resist being scratched. |
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Crystal |
Basic shape that a mineral tends to take. |
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Cleavage |
Ability to split along flate surfaces. |
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Fracture |
Tendency to break with jagged edges. |
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Specific gravity |
Mineral's weight compared to the weight of water. |
