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Mineral Quest
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mineral | a naturally occuring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition |
| crystal | a solid in which the atoms are arranged in orderly, repeating patterns |
| magma | hot melted rock material |
| silicate | minerals that contain silicon and oxygen and usually one or more other elements in Earth's crust |
| hardness | how easily a mineral can be scratched |
| luster | the way a mineral reflects light |
| streak | the color of a mineral in powder form |
| cleavage | minerals that break along a smooth, flat surface |
| fracture | minerals that break along a rough, uneven surface |
| gem | highly prized minerals |
| ore | minerals sold for a profit |