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section 1 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mineral | is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid, with a specific chemical composition and definite crystalline structure. |
| Crystal | is a solid in which the atoms are arranged in repeating patterns. |
| Luster | the way that mineral reflects light from its surface |
| Hardness | is a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched |
| Cleavage | a mineral that splits relatively easily and evenly along one or more flat planes |
| Fracture | minerals that break with rough or jagged edges |
| Streak | is the color of a mineral when it is broken up and powdered |
| Specific gravity | which is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of an equal volume of waters at 4'C |