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12 Cards in this Set
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Mineral |
natural occurring inorganic solid. |
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crystal |
a mineral in which the atoms are arranged orderly. |
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magma |
hot melted rock |
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silicate |
minerals that contain silicon and oxygen |
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hardness |
a measure in how easily a mineral can be scratched |
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luster |
the way a mineral reflects light. |
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specific gravity |
ratio of a minerals weight compared with the weight of an equal volume of water |
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streak |
color of a mineral in powdered form |
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cleavage |
determined by arrangement of atoms |
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fracture |
minerals that break with uneven jagged edges |
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gem |
gemstones |
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ore |
a mineral or rock |
