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Minerals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mineral | a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition |
| Streak | The color of the minerals powder |
| Luster | How the mineral reflects light |
| Hardness | The resistance of a mineral from being scratched. |
| Density | The mass per unit volume. |
| Special Properties | Special characteristics such as smell, taste and magnitism. |
| Inorganic | not alive or never been alive. |
| Cleavage | ability to break along smooth flat planes. |
| Fracture | When a mineral breaks unevenly with jagged sharp edges. |
| Rock | A mixture of 2 or more minerals. |