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| A solid material. not comprised of organisms, that occurs in nature on or beneath the Earth's surface |
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| Not comprised of living organisms |
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| A solid substance comprised of repetitively patterned atoms. |
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| A classification system based on the Moh's Hardness Scale: a system of observing what mineral can scratch what substance (mineral or otherwise. |
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| A classification system based on the color of the powder left when a mineral is scratched against an unglazed tile. |
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| A classification system based on how reflective the surface of a mineral is. It is divided into two main categories: metallic and non-metallic. The non-metallic category is divided into five sub-sections: glassy, brilliant, earthy, pearly, and silky. |
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| The property of minerals in which, when broken, the mineral fragments are rough and jagged and can take a variety of forms. |
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| A classification system based on the amount of mass in a certain volume (m/v). Every mineral has its own distinct density. |
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| A type of mineral that is highly valued by humans because of fine color, lustre, and hardness. They are often utilized in machinery or cut into gems to make jewelry. |
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| The property of minerals in which, when broken, it is easily created into a thin, smooth-surfaced fragment. |
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