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Rocks and Minerals
Chapter 2 Rocks and Minerals
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6th Grade
09/15/2009
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mineral
 Definition
naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and definite chemical composition
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inorganic
 Definition
non-living
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crystal
 Definition
repeating pattern of a mineral's particles
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streak
 Definition
color of a mineral's powder when rubbed on a piece of unglazed porcelain
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luster
 Definition
how light is reflected from a mineral's surface
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density
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D=Mass/volume

mass in a given space
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