Minerals - S6E5b.

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What is the term for the way light interacts with the surface of a crystal, rock, or mineral?

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Luster - Describes the appearance of a mineral's surface in terms of how shiny or dull it is.

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What scale is used to measure the scratch resistance of minerals?

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Mohs Scale - A scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another.

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What is a solid substance that is composed of minerals?

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Rocks - Natural solid aggregates of one or more minerals.

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What is the study of the solid matter that makes up the Earth?

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Geology - The science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substance.

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What is the term for a measure of mass per unit volume?

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Density - A physical property that indicates how much mass is contained in a given volume.

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What is the term for the way a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

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Cleavage - The tendency of a mineral to break along specific planes of weakness.

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What is the term for the unique arrangement of atoms in a mineral?

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Crystal Structure - The orderly geometric spatial arrangement of atoms in the internal structure of a mineral.

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What is the term for the color of the powder left by a mineral when it is scraped on a porcelain plate?

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Streak - The color of the powdered form of a mineral.

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What is the term for the process by which rocks are formed from minerals?

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Lithification - The process of turning sediments into solid rock.

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What is the term for the natural process of breaking down rocks and minerals?

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Weathering - The process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.