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Density
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Mass per unit volume of a substances, usually expressed as grams per cubic centimeter.
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Cleavage
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The tendency of a mineral to break along areas where they are not strongly connected.
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Fracture
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Any break in a rock along where no Measurable movement has taken place
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Hardness
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The amount of scratching a mineral holds up to.
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Crystal Form
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The outside look of a mineral depending on the inside arrangement of atoms.
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Luster
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The amount of light reflected from the inside of a mineral (shiny).
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Streak
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The color of mineral in powdered form.
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Scale
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How old a mineral is.
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