Rocks and Minerals

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What is a gem?

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A precious stone that has been cut or polished.

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What color is the mineral sample sulfur?

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Yellow.

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What tool helps us determine the true color or smell of a mineral?

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Water.

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What are fossils?

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Remains of an organism found inside sedimentary rocks.

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What is Moh's scale?

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A scale used to measure the hardness of a mineral.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition.

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What is luster in minerals?

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The way a mineral reflects light, which can be metallic or non-metallic.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation of sediment, often containing fossils.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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The tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.

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What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are made up of one or more minerals, while minerals are pure substances.