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Minerals

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition   show
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show inorganic  
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show crystal  
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show streak  
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The term _____ is used to describe how light is reflected from a mineral's surface.   show
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This scale ranks 10 minerals from softest to hardest. This can be determined by a scratch test.   show
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show cleavage  
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This describes how a mineral looks when it breaks apart in an irregular way (does not split apart evenly).   show
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show solid  
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The "N" in SNIFC   show
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show not living and never has been  
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meaning of crystal form   show
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show not a liquid or a gas  
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meaning of natural   show
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The "F" in SNIFC   show
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meaning of fixed composition   show
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Why is color not a reliable way to determine what type of mineral you are looking at?   show
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show cleavage and fracture  
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show texture  
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show color  
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show metallic and non-metallic  
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how easy a mineral is to scratch   show
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