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A mineral satisfies all four of the following criteria: |
-It is a naturally occurring substance; -It is an inorganic substance; -It has an orderly internal structure, and; -It has a fixed, (or uniformly variable) chemical composition.-Homogenous solid |
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any material which passes most of the criteria (but not all). One example is precious opal. |
Mineraloids |
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is a property used to identify minerals easily. It is a result of the way minerals absorb light. |
Color |
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color of mineral in powder form |
Streak |
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mineral's resistance to scratching |
hardness |
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ability of mineral to attract or repel other mineral |
magnetism |
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describe how minerals break into pieces |
cleavage and fracture |
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reaction of a mineral to light |
luster |
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when mineral is exposed to any kind of wavelength of light will release a certain light |
fluorescence |
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distinct smell of a mineral |
odor |
