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Chapter 4 vocab-Dee
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mineral | A naturally occurring,inorganic solid,with a specific chemical composition and definite crystalline structure |
| Crystal | A solid in which the atoms are arranged in repeating patterns |
| Luster | The way tat a mineral reflects light from its surface |
| Hardness | 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 | The color of a mineral when it is broken up and powdered |
| Specific Gravity | The most common measure of density used by geologists |
| Silicates | Minerals that contain silicon and oxygen a,and usually one ore more other elements |
| Tetrahedron | A three-dimensional shape that resembles a pyramid |
| Ore | Mineral is a ore |
| Gems | Valuable minerals that are prized for their rarity and beauty |