Minerals Flashcard

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What is luster in minerals?

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Luster is how a mineral reflects light or how shiny it is.

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What are rocks made of?

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Rocks are made of minerals.

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Is diamond organic or inorganic?

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Diamond is inorganic because nothing inside of diamond was ever alive.

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What is streak in minerals?

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Streak is the color of the powder left behind by the mineral when you draw with it.

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What mineral test shows the color of a mineral's powder?

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The streak test shows the color of a mineral's powder.

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What is hardness in minerals?

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Hardness is a measure of how resistant a mineral is to being scratched.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.

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What is the difference between organic and inorganic minerals?

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Organic minerals contain carbon and were once part of living organisms, while inorganic minerals do not.

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is density in minerals?

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Density is the mass of a mineral per unit volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter.