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mineral |
Is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms or ions. |
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silicate |
Is a member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure. |
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crystallization |
occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals |
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Magma |
Is molten rock stored beneath the Earth's surface. |
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lava |
when molten rock erupts on or near the Earth's surface. |
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mineralogists |
scientists who study the distribution of minerals, mineral properties, and their uses. |
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luster |
The way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface. |
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streak |
Is the color of a mineral in powered form. |
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hardness |
Is the resistance of a mineral to being scratched. |
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cleavage |
A mineral breaks with a smooth flat surface. |
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fracture |
A mineral the breaks with an uneven surface. |
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density |
Is equal to the mass divided by the volume. |
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ore |
Rock that contains concentrations of a desired substance, such as a metal, so that it can be mined for a profit. |
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gemstone |
Is a rare and valuable mineral. |
