SBS Finals C3
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 luster | the way in which a mineral reflects light |
| density | the ratio of mass of a substance to the volume of the substance |
| mineral | a naturally formed, inorganic solid, not made in a lab, has a definite crystalline structure |
| hardness | a mineral's resistance to being scratched |
| atom | the smallest part of an element that has all the properties of that element |
| crystal | a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern |
| element | a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means |
| silicate | type of mineral that contains oxygen and silicon |
| hardness | a measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching |
| streak | the color of the powder of a mineral |
| native element | a mineral that is made up of only one element |
| non-silicate mineral | a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen |
| mineral | a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure |
| streak plate | a piece of unglazed porcelain |
| ore | a natural material whose concentration of economically valuable minerals is high enough for the material to be mined profitably |
| metamorphism | takes place when changes in pressure, temperature, or chemical make up alter a rock |
| fracture | the manner in which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces |
| cleavage | the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces |
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