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Science 8 Minerals
Science 8 Minerals chapter 3 lesson 1-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mineral | a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition |
| silicate | a member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure |
| crystalization | the process by which atoms form a solid with an orderly, repeating pattern |
| magma | molten rock stored beneath Earth's surface |
| lava | magma that erupts onto Earth's surface |
| crystal | a solid of a chemical substance with a regular, repeating arrangement of its atoms |
| ion | an atom or group of atoms with an electric charge |
| dissolve | to disperse or disappear in a solution |
| mineralogist | scientists who studies the distribution of minerals, mineral properties, and their uses |
| luster | the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface |
| streak | the color of a mineral's powder |
| hardness | the resistance of a mineral to being scratched |
| cleavage | the breaking of a mineral along a smooth, flat surface |
| fracture | the breaking of a mineral along a rough or irregular surface |
| density | the mass per unit volume of a substance |
| ore | a deposit of mineral that is large enough to be mined for a profit |
| gemstone | a rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry |