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mineral flashcards
Question | Answer |
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Definition of a mineral is | solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, definition chemical composition, crystal structure |
is quartz a mineral? | yes |
is topaz a mineral? | yes |
is diamonds a mineral? | yes |
are pencils a mineral? | no |
is a coffee mug a a mineral? | no |
is a stuffed animal a mineral? | no |
what does mineral clevage mean? | mineral clevage is when minerals break into small fragments |
what does fracture mean? | fracture is when minerals break in a random pattern with no smooth surfaces |
what are types of luster? | non metallic and metallic |
what are examples of nonmetallic minerals? | nonmetallic minerals are minerals that don't look like metals. |
is quarts sand non metallic? | yes it does not look like a metal |
is calcite non metallic? | yes it does not look like a metal |
is olivine non metallic? | yes it does not look like a metal |
is gypsurn non metalic | yes it does not look like a metal |