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minerals quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Definition of a mineral | solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, definite chemical compound, crystal structure. |
| Is ice that comes from a freezer a mineral | no |
| is ice that comes from a glacier a mineral | yes |
| definition of mineral cleavage | the tendency for a mineral to split along flat smooth surfaces. |
| definition of mineral streak | the color of a mineral in a powdered form. |
| definition of fracture | the way a mineral breaks along an irregular surface. |
| types of fracture | conchoidal fibrous, splintery, hackly, irregular. |
| every mineral has a crystal structure True or False | true |
| types of luster | vitreous, greasy, resinous, silky, pearly, adamantine. |