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A naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition.
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A solid in which the atoms are arranged in a pattern that repeats again and again.
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how hard a mineral is on the mohs scale
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The color of a mineral’s powder.
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The way a mineral reflects light from its surface.
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The way a mineral looks when it breaks apart in an irregular way.
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The measurement of how much mass of a substance is contained in a given volume.
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A hard, colorful mineral that has a brilliant or glassy luster.
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A scientist who studies the forces that make and shape planet Earth.
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