8th Grade Science Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
mineral | a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition |
inorganic | non-living material |
MOH's Hardness Scale | ranks 10 minerals from softest to hardest |
talc | softest known mineral |
diamond | hardest known mineral |
geode | rounded, hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals |
streak | the color of a mineral's powder |
luster | how light is reflected from a mineral's surface |
crystallization | process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure |
cleavage | mineral that splits easily along flat surfaces |
fracture | how a mineral looks when it breaks apart in an irregular way |
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