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Mineralogy

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Definition of a mineral Solid, naturally occuring, inorganic
Other definition of a mineral Definite chemical structure, crystal structure
Is hematite a mineral Yes
Is refrigerator ice a mineral No
What does inorganic mean Doesn't come from a living thing
What does naturally occurring mean Came from the earth; man-made
Do all minerals have a definite chemical composition Yes
Do minerals have to have a crystal structure Yes
Is halite a mineral Yes
Is magnetite a mineral Yes
Is a seashell a mineral No
What does mineral cleavage mean The tendency of a mineral to split along smooth and flat surfaces
What does mineral fracture mean The tendency for a mineral to break along an irregular surface
What is luster The way a mineral reflects light
What are types of nonmetallic luster Vitreous, resinous, greasy
What are other types of nonmetallic luster Silky, pearly, adamantine
What is an example of a nonmetallic mineral Halite
What is another example of a nonmetallic mineral Calcite
Definition of mineral streak The color of a mineral in powder form
What is the average hardness of a streak plate 6.5-7.0
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