1.1 what is a mineral Flashcards
1
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a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.
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compound
2
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a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern.
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crystal
3
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a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substance by chemical means.
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element
4
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a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure.
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mineral
5
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a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen
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nonsilicate mineral
6
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a mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and that mat also contain one or more metals.
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silicate mineral
