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11/03/2011

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Element
Definition
An element is the simplest form of matter.
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Periodic table
Definition
A chart in which all the known elements are arranged according to their properties.
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Density
Definition
The amount of mass a material has for its given volume.
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Luster
Definition
This describes how light reflects from a minerals surface.
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Buyoancy
Definition
The upward force that keeps things afloat.
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Malleable
Definition
Capable of being extended or shaped.
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Metals
Definition
Good conductors of electricity; malleable.
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Metalloids
Definition
Have properties of both metals and non-metals
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Non-metals
Definition
Poor conductors of electricity.
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Texture
Definition
Descriptive words to describe the surface area of a mineral.
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Cleave
Definition
The ability to peel or remove layers in minerals.
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Streak
Definition
the color of the powdered mineral when scraped across a white streak plate.
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