Earth's rock layers and fossils

A naturalally occuring inorganic element and compound having internal structures and characteristics of chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties

The process of extracting minerals from nature

• Magmatism

• Mining

• Volcanism

• Endogenic process

Indefinite shape and structure

The 6 physical properties of minerals

One of the physical properties of minerals that refers to the overall shape or pattern

One of the physical properties of minerals that refers to the color of the mark or power by rubbing the mineral against a streak plate

One of the physical properties of minerals that refers to the resistance to scratching

One of the physical properties of minerals that refers to the tendency of the mineral to break along the surface

One of the physical properties of minerals that refers to the quality and quantity of light reflected

The types of minerals