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Graphite

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The breaking of a mineral along curved or irregular surfaces. fracture
Solid whose atoms are arranged in a definite pattern. crystal
A highly valued mineral due to its beauty and rarity. gem
The splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces. cleavage
The way in which a mineral reflects light. luster
The color of the powder of a mineral. streak
A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching. hardness
A mineral that deflects the needle of a compass. magnetite
Which mineral reacts with hydrochloric acid and has the property of double refraction? calcite
Which mineral has a distinct salty taste? halite
Which mineral is the primary ore of lead? galena
Which mineral is also known as fool’s gold? pyrite
Which mineral is found in your pencil? graphite
When a mineral glows under ultraviolet light it has? fluorescence
What is the special property that can be detected by a Geiger counter called? radioactivity
smallest part of an element atom
substance made of two or more elements compound
substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances element
smallest part of a compound molecule
not made from living material inorganic
not made by a living-organism naturally-occurring
substance that has particles its particles locked into a fixed position solid
naturally-occurring, inorganic crystalline solid mineral
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