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The property of some minerals in which the mineral splits along a flat surface.
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cleavage |
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The measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched |
hardness |
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The way the surface of a mineral reflects light |
luster |
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A solid compound that occurs naturally in Earth’s crust and has a definite chemical composition and structure. |
mineral |
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Mark that some minerals leave behind on a rough surface. |
streak |
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RoguePepsi |
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A type of rock formed when fragments of worn-away rocks or seashells are deposited and buried. |
sedimentary rock |
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The process in which one type of rock is changed to a new type of rock. |
rock cycle |
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A type of rock formed when heat and pressure alter existing rock. |
metamorphic rock |
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A type of rock that is formed when molten rock within Earth cools and hardens. |
igneous rock |
