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Minerals
Term | Definition |
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Mineral | a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition |
Streak | The color of the minerals powder |
Luster | How the mineral reflects light |
Hardness | The resistance of a mineral from being scratched. |
Density | The mass per unit volume. |
Special Properties | Special characteristics such as smell, taste and magnitism. |
Inorganic | not alive or never been alive. |
Cleavage | ability to break along smooth flat planes. |
Fracture | When a mineral breaks unevenly with jagged sharp edges. |
Rock | A mixture of 2 or more minerals. |