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8th Grade Science
Minerals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mineral | a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition |
| inorganic | non-living material |
| MOH's Hardness Scale | ranks 10 minerals from softest to hardest |
| talc | softest known mineral |
| diamond | hardest known mineral |
| geode | rounded, hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals |
| streak | the color of a mineral's powder |
| luster | how light is reflected from a mineral's surface |
| crystallization | process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure |
| cleavage | mineral that splits easily along flat surfaces |
| fracture | how a mineral looks when it breaks apart in an irregular way |