Set: Topic 11: Rocks and Minerals
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All 10 Terms
| | Term | Definition |
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mineral | a natural occurring, inorganic substance |
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crystal | atoms and molecules are packed together in a repeating pattern in all 3 dimensions |
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inorganic | not living |
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luster | appearance of mineral surface judged by ability to reflect |
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streak | the color of powder of mineral |
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hardness | the resistance of being scratched |
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cleavage | smooth brake in mineral |
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fracture | does not show cleavage, not smooth |
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specific gravity | light, medium, heavy - comparison to water |
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chemical properties | any quality that can be established by changing |
Set Information
| Terms | 10 |
| Creator | Hawaii_50 |
| Created | May 15, 2008 |
| Group | Earth Science Review- Diaz and Lawlor |
| Tag | earth science |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |
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Vocab- Properties of Minerals