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-naturally occuring
-inorganic -solid -defined chemical composition -ordered arrangement of atoms |
Mineral
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solid in which the atoms are arranged in an orderly, repeating pattern
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crystal
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hot melted rock material beneath the earth's surface
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magma
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mineral that contains silicon, oxygen and usually one or more other elements
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silcates
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measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched
(hardest-diamond, softest-talc) |
hardness
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describes the way a mineral refects light (metallic or nonmetallic)
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luster
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ratio of a mineral's weight compared with the weight of an equal volume of water
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specific gravity
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color of a mineral when it is in powder form
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streak
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mineral breaks along a flat surface
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cleavage
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mineral breaks along a jagged or rough surface
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fracture
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beautiful, rare, highly prized mineral that can be worn in jewelry
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gem
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mineral deposit that can be mined at a profit(earnings higher than cost to mine, purify and convert to product)
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ore
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