Chapter 3 Vocab Mrs. Birdsong
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each of the black spaces below before clicking
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| Mineral | A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a define chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms.
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| Crystal | A solid in which the atoms are arranged in orderly, repeating patterns.
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| Magma | Hot melted rock material.
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| Silicates | Minerals that contain silicon and oxygen.
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| Hardness | A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched.
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| Luster | The way light reflects off of a mineral.
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| Specific Gravity | The ratio of a minerals weight compared to water.
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| Streak | The color of a mineral in powdered form.
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| Cleavage | Minerals that break with smooth flat surfaces
Example: Mica.
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| Fracture | Minerals that break with jagged, rough, and uneven surfaces.
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| Gems | Or gemstones are highly prized minerals for their beauty and because they are rare.
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| Ore | A useful substance that can be mined at a profit.
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