Minerals and Rocks

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Inorganic, solid materials found in nature are called ___.

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minerals

Front

Two or more minerals generally go to make up a(n) ___.

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rock

Front

Minerals that split into pieces with smooth planes are said to have ___.

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cleavage

Front

Minerals that break apart in jagged ways are said to have ____.

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fracture

Front

If you want to find out what type of mineral a sample is, scrape it across a ___.

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streak plate

Front

A diamond is harder than almost anything else.

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True

Front

Talc can be scratched even with your fingernail.

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True

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Melted rock flowing underground.

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magma

Front

Melted rock flowing on the Earth's surface.

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lava

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Forms when melted rock cools on Earth's surface.

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extrusive rock