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Science words
Word | Definition |
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Mineral | A naturally occuring inorganic solid with a definite chemical compound and order. |
Crystal | A soild in which atoms are arranged in orderly repeating patterns |
Magma | Non-melted rock material |
Silicate | Minerals that contain silicon & oxygen |
Hardness | The measure of how easily a mineral can be sratched |
Luster | The way a mineral reflects light |
Streak | The color of a mineral in powder form |
Fracture | Minerals that break along a flat smooth surface |
Gem | Beautiful rare highly prized minerals that can be worn in jewlery |
Ore | Deposit in which exists a large enough amounts to be mined for a profit |