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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mineral | a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms |
| crystal | a solid in which the atoms are arranged in orderly repeating patterns. |
| magma | hot melted rock material |
| Silicates | mineral that contain silicon and oxygen. A rock forming group. |
| hardness | how easily a mineral can be scratched |
| luster | THe way a mineral reflects light. Can be metallic or nonmetallic |
| specific gravity | the ratio of a mineral's weight compared with the weight of an equal volume of water |
| streak | the color of a mineral when it is in a powdered form |
| cleavage | minerals that break along a smooth, flat surface |
| fracture | minerals that break with uneven, rough, or jagged surfaces |
| gem | highly prized minerals. Rare and beautiful |
| ore | a mineral or rock that contains a useful substance for mining |