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ES Vocab103
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms or ions | mineral |
| is a member of the mineral group that has a silicon and oxygen in its crystal structurs | silicate |
| occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals | crystallization |
| is molten rock stored beneath earth's surface | magma |
| when molten rock erupts on or near earth's surface | lava |
| scientist who study the distribution of minerals, mineral properties and their uses | mineralogist |
| the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface | luster |
| the color of a mineral in a powdered form | streak |
| the resistance of a mineral being scratched | harness |
| a mineral breaks with smooth flat surfaces | cleavage |
| a mineral breaks and forms uneven surfaces | fracture |
| an object is equal to it mass divided by its volume | density |
| rock that contain high enough concentrations of a desired substance such as a metal so that it can be mined for a profit | ore |
| is a rare attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry | gemstone |