6th - Science Chapter 3 Minerals Vocab

Question 0

Magma that erupts onto Earth’s surface.

Answer 0

Lava

Question 1

A solid of a chemical substance with regular, repeating arrangement of its atoms? (A clear, colorless glass of superior quality)

Answer 1

Crystal

Question 2

Molten rock stored beneath Earth’s surface.

Answer 2

Magma

Question 3

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition?

Answer 3

Mineral

Question 4

A member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure?

Answer 4

Silicate

Question 5

The breaking of the mineral along a smooth, flat surface?

Answer 5

Cleavage

Question 6

The breaking of a mineral along a rough or irregular surface?

Answer 6

Fracture

Question 7

The resistance of a mineral to being scratched?

Answer 7

Hardness

Question 8

The way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface?

Answer 8

Luster

Question 9

The color of a mineral’s powder?

Answer 9

Streak

Question 10

A rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry?

Answer 10

Gemstone

Question 11

A deposit of minerals that is large enough to be mined for a profit?

Answer 11

Ore