MINERALS AND ITS PROPERTIES

solid inorganic compound represented by a chemical formula

types of crystal structure

• isometric

• monoclinic

• geometric

• hexagonal

• orthodontic

orderly geometric spatial arrangement of atoms of a mineral

overall shape of the mineral

types of crystal habits

• needlelike

• acicular

• dendritic

• reniform

• tabular

a mineral's resistance to scratches; depended on the chemical's composition and crystalline structure

comes in different colors. especially mineral gems

color of the mineral in powered form

allows light to pass through; objects can be seen through it

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque