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Chapter 4 Vocab
Earth Science CH. 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mineral | naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a specific chemical composition and a definite crystalline structure. |
| crystal | solid in which atoms are arranged in repeating patterns. |
| luster | the way that a mineral reflects light from its surface; two types- metallic and nonmetallic |
| cleavage | the manner in which a mineral breaks along planes where atomic bonding is weak. |
| fracture | when a mineral breaks into pieces which arclike, rough, or jagged edges. |
| streak | color a mineral leaves when it is rubbed across an unglazed porcelain plate or when its is broken up and powdered. |
| specific gravity | ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of an equal volume of H2O and 4 C. |
| hardness | measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched which is determined by the arrangement of a mineral's atoms. |