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Minerals-runyon
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mineral | naturally occuring, inorganic sold |
| Crystal | a solid with atoms that are arranged orderly repeating patterns |
| Magma | hot melted rock |
| Silicate | minerals with silicon |
| Hardness | a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched |
| Luster | how a mineral recflects light |
| Streak | the color of a mineral in powder form |
| Cleavage | minerals that break along smooth flat surfaces |
| Fracture | minerals that break with uneven or jagged sides |
| Gem | rare or highly prized minerals |
| ore | a mineral that contains a useful substance |