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Earth Science Gr7
Chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mineral | solid that is naturally occurring, inorganic, and has a crystal structure and definite composition |
| silicate | member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure |
| crystallization | process by which atoms form a solid with an orderly repeated pattern |
| magma | molten rock stored beneath Earth's surface |
| lava | magma that erupts onto Earth's surface |
| mineralogist | scientist who studies the distribution of minerals, mineral properties, and their uses |
| luster | way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface |
| streak | color of a mineral's powder |
| hardness | resistance of a mineral to being scratched |
| cleavage | breaking of a mineral along a smooth, flat surface |
| fracture | breaking of a mineral long a rough or irregular surface |
| density | mass per unit volume of a substance |
| ore | deposit of minerals that is large enough to be mined for profit |
| gemstone | rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry |