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Minerals

TermDefinition
Moh's Hardness Scale Scale used by geologists to rate the hardness of a mineral #1 softest - talc #10 hardest - diamond
Fracture The property of some minerals in which when hit, they will break apart in chunks
Crystal Structure Characteristic of a mineral/atoms are arranged in regular geometric pattern
Gemstones Valuable, rare minerals/valued for color and beauty Some examples include opals, diamonds, garnets, rubies
Non-Metallic Luster Type of luster which is dull, waxy, and pearly
Hardness Measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched
Cleavage Property of some minerals in which the mineral breaks apart along a flat surface
Luster Way the surface of a mineral reflects light
Streak Colored mark some minerals leave behind on a rough surface
Metallic Luster Type of luster which is shiny
Mineral Solid compound that occurs naturally in Earth's crust and has a definite chemical composition and structure
Talc The mineral that would earn a 1 for being the softest mineral on Moh's Scale
Diamond The mineral that would earn a 10 for being the hardest mineral on Moh's Scale
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