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minerals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| definition of a mineral | solid, natural occurring, inorganic, definite chemical composition, crystal structure |
| definition of mineral cleavage | a mineral split along flat, along 1-4 surfaces, determined by the crystal structure of the mineral, |
| true or false: all minerals have cleavage | true |
| definition of fracture | the manner in which a mineral breaks along an irregular surface |
| definition of luster | the way in which a mineral reflects light (metallic, nonmetallic) |
| definition of metallic | having the look of metal or a silvery appearance |
| nonmetallic categories | vitreous, greasy, resinous, silky, pearly, adamantime |
| metallic or nonmetallic: sand marble, clay | nonmetallic |
| mineral or non-mineral: iron | mineral |
| mineral or non-mineral: water | non-mineral |
| mineral or non-mineral: birth stones and salt | mineral |
| definition of crystal structure | solids in which the atoms are arranged in a orderly, repeating, 3-D pattern |
| definition of streak | the color of a mineral in powder form |
| what is the most common type of fracture | conchoidal (curved and rounded like the inside of a shell) |
| mineral or non-mineral: coal | non-mineral |