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Question Answer
Tectonic SystemFission in the core
FissionLarge atoms break down into small atoms deep down energy of tectonic. Large mass and atoms to small mass and atoms.
Hydrolic SystemExternal forces of water started by the suns energy.
FusionSmall atoms which make large helium atoms
FacesFaces are naturally occuring flat side of a crystal that has six faces
FacetsA man made and man cut flat surface
Cubic SystemThere are six faces all at 90 degree angles
Native MineralsMinerals that exist as elements made up of one type of atom and one type of mineral
Hackly FractureNo reason just fractured like a clamshell
Conchoidal FractureA clamshell like break
LusterHow a surface reflects light
Habit and StructureThe shape or form a mineral takes in a rock
OoliticThe form hematite takes in a rock
StreakThe color of a mineral in its powdered form
Inherent ColorationThe color is always the same
EffervescenceIt releases gas bubbles
TenacityThe way a mineral breaks or becomes deformed under stress
BrittleShatters under stress
MalleableHammered into a thin sheet
FlexibleWill bend but not regain original shape
ElasticWill bend and regain shape as it pops back
FlourescenceCertain minerals glow with unexpected colors under UV lights
Double RefractionImage is doubled
Mohr' ScaleThe scale on which the hardness of minerals is tested
Metallic and NonmetallicThey are lusters which is how a surface reflects light
PisoliticA rock with a texture with tiny spherical masses in it