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earth science
earth science test
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9th Grade
09/20/2012

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how many minerals make up earths crust?
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3000
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mineral?
Definition
natural. not made up in a lab
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inorganic
Definition
not living never was alive
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how can minerals form?
Definition
from cooling magma
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what determines the size of the mineral?
Definition
how long it takes to cool
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what size is it if it cools slowly?
Definition
large crystals
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what size is ti if it cools fast?
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small crystals
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if supersaturated?
Definition
mineral crystals will precipitate
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how many common minerals are there out off 3000?
Definition
30
Term
mineral that contain 1 or more metallic elements with a carbonate compound:
Definition
carbonates
Term
carbonates are found in
Definition
limestone , coquina , & marble
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minerals that contain oxygen and metal?
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oxides
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luster
Definition
is shiny and reflects lights
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texture
Definition
how it feels to the touch
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streak
Definition
color of powder when it is broken.
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hardness
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how easy it can be scratched.
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cleavage / fracture
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minerals that break with rough jagged edges
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density
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mass / volume
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