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E Science Chap 3
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a definite chemical composition |
| Crystal | Solid in which atoms are arranged in a repeating 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 some mineral that causes them to break along smooth surfaces |
| Fracture | Physical property of some minerals that cause them to break uneven, rough, and jagged |
| Gem | Beautiful, rare, highly prized mineral that is put in jewelry |