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Ch.2 Earth Science B
Minerals and Their Properties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| density | amount of matter in a given volume |
| magnetism | force of attraction or repulsion associated with magnets |
| acid test | test that helps identify minerals containing calcium carbonate |
| crystal | solid substance with its atoms arranged in a regular, three-dimensional pattern |
| cleavage | tendency of some minerals to split along smooth, flat surfaces called planes |
| fracture | tendency of some minerals to break into pieces with uneven surfaces |
| crystallization | formation of crystals caused by processes such as cooling and evaporation |
| evaporation | process by which a liquid changes into a gas |
| solution | mixture in which the particles of one substance are evenly mixed with the particles of another substance |
| precipitation | process that occurs when elements and compounds leave a solution and crystallize out as solids |
| ore | mineral that is mined because it contains useful metals or nonmetals |
| gem | stone that has been cut and polished |