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A mineral is a solid and inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
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| Inorganic is not having the characteristics of a living body. |
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A crystal is a clear, transparent mineral or glass that looks like glass.[image] |
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Hardness is the state of being hard.
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A mineral streak is a line, mark, or smear differentiated by color or texture .[image] |
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| Luster is the sheen of a mineral. |
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| A fracture is the appearance of a broken surface of a mineral. |
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| Density is the mass of a object per unit volume.[image] |
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| A gem stone is a mineral that can be cut/polished and then it is jewelry |
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Cleavage is the chip or break of a mineral that is usually in a flat shape.[image] |
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