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

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Inorganic

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not having the organazation or structure caracteristic of the living body
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Mineral

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 [image] a natural substance thats inorganic
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Crystal

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a transperant, clear mineral

 

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Hardness

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how hard something is

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Streak

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a narrow, long ,smear, band of color, or the like

 

 

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Luster

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the quality or state of shining by reflecting glitter,light,sparkle, gloss or sheen

 

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Fracture

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breaking of something

 

 

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Density

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the quality or state of being dense
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Gemstone

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a semiprecious or precious stone that can be polished and cut for use as a gem

 

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Cleavage

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the act of splitting or cleaving

 

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