Mineral Characteristics

Mineral Characteristics

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1.

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What does it mean for a mineral to be naturally occurring?

Back

A mineral is naturally occurring if it can be found on Earth and is not man-made.

2.

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What is meant by the term inorganic in relation to minerals?

Back

Inorganic means that the mineral is not made from living things.

3.

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Front

How does crystal structure define a mineral?

Back

Crystal structure refers to the shape of the mineral, which repeats the same pattern throughout.

4.

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Front

What is the significance of a mineral being solid?

Back

A mineral is classified as solid if it is not a liquid or a gas.

5.

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What does definite chemical composition mean for a mineral?

Back

Definite chemical composition means that a mineral must have the same ratio of elements throughout.

6.

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Front

What are the common physical properties used to identify minerals?

Back

Common physical properties include color, luster, hardness, cleavage, and specific gravity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the hardness of a mineral affect its identification?

Back

Hardness is a measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching, which helps in its identification.

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