E Science Chap 3 Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Term | Definition |
Mineral | Naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a definite chemical composition |
Crystal | Solid in which atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern |
Magma | Hot melted rock material beneath Earths surface |
Silicate | Mineral that contains silicon and oxygen and usually one or more other elements |
Hardness | Measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched |
Luster | Describes the way a mineral reflects light from its surface |
Specific Gravity | Ratio of a minerals weight compared to the weight of an equal volume of water |
Streak | Color of a mineral in powder form |
Cleavage | Physical property of some mineral that causes them to break along smooth surfaces |
Fracture | Physical property of some minerals that cause them to break uneven, rough, and jagged |
Gem | Beautiful, rare, highly prized mineral that is put in jewelry |
Created by:
joseph60romero
Popular Science sets