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Minerals and rocks
decriptions of minerals and rock definitions
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4th Grade
01/20/2013

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Term
Streak
Definition
Color of the line that is left after a mineral is rubbed on an unglazed tile.
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Cleavage
Definition
How a mineral breaks along a flat surface
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Fracture
Definition
How a mineral breaks along curved or uneven surfaces
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Hardness
Definition
How hard a mineral is
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Density
Definition
How heavy a mineral is compared to how much space it takes up
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Luster
Definition
Wat a mineral reflects light
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Igneous Rock
Definition
rock that forms when lava cools and hardens
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Sedimentary Rock
Definition
rock that forms from sediments or piece of older rock
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Metamorphic Rock
Definition
rock that forms under pressure and heat within the earth
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