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Mineral Properties

Mineral Properties study stack

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Is a mineral a solid, liquid, or gas? Solid
Is a mineral naturally occurring or man-made? Naturally occurring
Is a mineral organic or non-organic? Non-organic
Does or does not a mineral have a definite chemical composition? Does have a definite chemical composition
Does or does not a mineral have a crystal structure? Does have a crystal structure
When a mineral breaks along flat, smooth surfaces, what is that called? Cleavage
When a mineral breaks along an irregular surface, what is that called? Fracture
Minerals having the look of metal or a silvery appearance is what type of luster? Metallic
Mineral having the look of glass is what type of luster? Vitreous
Minerals having the look of an oil-coated substance is what type of luster? Greasy
Minerals having the look of resin is what type of luster? Resinous
Minerals having the look of silk is what type of luster? Silky
Minerals having the look of pearl is what type of pearl? Pearly
Minerals having the look of a diamond (hard and sparkly) is what type of luster? Adamantine
Are Granite, Opal, and glass examples of non-minerals? Yes
Are Diamonds, Quartz, and Apatite examples of minerals? Yes
Are Gypsum, Calcite, and Fluorite non-metallic? Yes
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