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vocab and notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mineral | naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a definite chemical composition |
| crystal | slid in which atoms are arranged in a repeated pattern |
| magma | hot melted rock material beneath earths surface |
| silicate | mineral that contains silicon and oxygen and usually one or more other elements |
| hardness | measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched |
| luster | describes the way a mineral reflects light from its surface |
| specific gravity | ratio of a minerals weight compared to the weight of an equal volume of water |
| streak | color of a mineral in powder form |
| cleavage | physical property of same mineral that cause them to break along smooth surfaces |
| fracture | physical property of the same mineral that causes them to break uneven, rough and jagged |
| gem | beautiful cure highly prized mineral; hardest mineral |