Minerals Flashcardizz

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mineral?
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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition.
2.
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What is luster in minerals?
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The way a mineral reflects light, which can be metallic or nonmetallic.
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What does the term 'fracture' mean in mineralogy?
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The tendency of a mineral to break into irregular pieces.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between cleavage and fracture?
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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces, while fracture is breaking into irregular pieces.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is hardness in minerals?
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A measure of a mineral's resistance to being scratched.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which mineral can scratch quartz?
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Topaz can scratch quartz.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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