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Minerals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Streak | the color of a mineral in powdered form |
| Luster | the appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral |
| Crystal Form | a set of crystal faces defined according to their relationship to the crystal axes |
| Hardness | Measure of resistance of a mineral to being scratched. |
| Mohs scale | a scale of hardness used in classifying minerals. |
| Cleavage | The tendency of a mineral break along flat, even surfaces |
| Fracture | Separation of an object or material into two or more pieces under the action of stress |
| Density | mass per unit volume |