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Minerals Study Guide
Term | Definition |
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physical properties | can be observed or measured without |
fracture | rocks break into uneven pieces. |
hardness | a mineral’s resistance to being scratched |
cleavage | rocks form perfect cubes when broken. |
metallic and nonmetallic | are The two kinds of luster are |
streak | the powdered form of a mineral (from scratching the streak plate) |
all matter | has mass and takes up space |
are the 5 criteria below needed for a substance to be considered a mineral. | solid naturally occurring inorganic shiny specific atomic arrangement |