Minerals and Rocks

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Define Mineral

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Naturally occurring, homogeneous, inorganic substances.

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Define Inorganic

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Not formed by or from living organisms.

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Relationship between rocks and minerals

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Rocks are made of minerals.

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Common types of minerals

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10-12

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How minerals are identified

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Based on their chemical and physical properties.

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Least useful physical property for identifying minerals

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Color

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Define Luster

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Describes the way light is reflected from a surface.

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Define Streak

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The powdered form of the mineral.

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How streak is determined

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By rubbing the mineral against a tile.

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What determines the physical properties of minerals

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Internal arrangement of the atoms.