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| the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
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| a nonsilicate mineral that has as its major building block one carbon atom covalently bonded to 3 oxygen atoms |
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| tendancy for a mineral to split along planes of its crystalline structure where bonds are weakest |
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| substance that contains atoms of 2 or more elements that are chemically combined |
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| solid substance in which the atoms or ions are arranged in an orderly pattern that is repeated over and over again |
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| composed of atoms that are chemically alike and can't be broken |
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| irregular pattern of breakage in a direction other than along the cleavage planes |
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| electronically charged atom or group of atoms |
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| Any of two or more forms of the same chemical element that differ in atomic mass |
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| quality of appearance of light reflected from its surface |
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| sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons in an atom |
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| element that loses electrons easily to form positive ions |
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| naturally occuring inorganic solid with a distinct chemical composition and crystalline structure |
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| the study of minerals and their properties |
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| a group of atoms linked together by chemical bonds |
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| an element that gains electrons easily to form negative ions |
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| mineral consisting of a metal element combined with oxygen |
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| specific group of minerals known to form rocks |
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| 1 silicon ion and 4 oxygen ions that form the basic building blocks of silicate |
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| any mineral that has as its building block a tetrahedron of silicon and oxygen |
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| ratio of the weight of a substance to the weight of an equal volume of water; property used to identify minerals |
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| property of a mineral that describes its color in powdered form |
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| mineral consisting of a metal element combined with sulfur |
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