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Minerals/Earth Crust
Minerals of the Earth's Crust
| Word | Definitions |
|---|---|
| mineral | a solid material of Earth's crust with a definite composition |
| luster | the way light bounces off a mineral's surface |
| streak | the color of the powder left when a mineral is rubbed against a hard, rough surface |
| hardness | how well a mineral resists scratching |
| cleavage | the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces |
| ore | a mineral containing a useful substance |
| gem | a mineral valued for being rare and beautiful |
| nonrenewable resource | a resource that cannot be replaced within a short period of time or at all |