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Minerals
Minerals of Earth
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Science
6th Grade
02/15/2012

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Mineral
Definition
Something that is a naturally occuring solid chemical substance formed through a biochemical prosses.
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Inorganic
Definition

 

Something that isn't created by former living things.

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Crystal
Definition

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A piece of a solid substance having a naturally occuring geometrical form with symmetrically arranged faces.

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Hardness
Definition

It is the property it be resistant to pressure; not easily scratched. Meaured on a Mohs scale.

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Streak
Definition
A thin line used in identifying a mineral.[image]
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Luster
Definition
A property of the ability to reflect light.
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Fracture
Definition
A crack in a rock that leaves a rough and uneven surface.
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Density
Definition
A physical property that includes mass and volume. Being compact.
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Gem Stone
Definition

A precious or semiprecious stone. It is cut, polished, and is used in jewelry.

 

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cleavage

 

Definition
A crack in a rock that leaves a smooth surface.
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