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

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Mineral

 

Definition

An element or chemical compound, that has been formed as a result of a geologic process.

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Inorganic
Definition
Not made of organic matter
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Crystal
Definition
A solid substance with a naturally geometrical form[image]
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Hardness
Definition

Resistent to pressure; not easily scratched; measured with the Mohs hardness scale

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Streak
Definition
Long line or mark that's a different substance from everything else around it[image]
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Luster
Definition

The state or quality of shining object

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Fracture
Definition
The cracking/breaking of a object
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Density
Definition
A closely crowded condition[image]
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Gemstone
Definition

A precious stone

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Matter
Definition
Phisical substance
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