Minerals

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What is a mineral?
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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
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What does the term 'hardness' refer to in minerals?
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The resistance of a mineral to being scratched, measured on the Mohs scale.
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What is the Mohs scale?
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A scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
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What is luster in minerals?
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The way a mineral's surface reflects light, which can be described as metallic or non-metallic.
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What is density in the context of minerals?
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The mass of a mineral divided by its volume, indicating how compact the mineral is.
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What does 'inorganic' mean regarding minerals?
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Minerals are not made from living organisms and do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.
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What is cleavage in minerals?
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The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces.
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