Minerals Review for Grade 8

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*Front:* Mineral

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occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition

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*Front:* Hardness

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to scratching, measured by Mohs scale

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*Front:* Luster

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a mineral reflects light; metallic or non-metallic

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*Front:* Streak

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of a mineral's powder

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*Front:* Cleavage

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to break along flat surfaces

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*Front:* Fracture

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breakage of a mineral

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*Front:* Density

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per unit volume, often in g/cm³

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*Front:* Identification

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physical properties like color, hardness, and luster