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Magma that erupts onto Earth’s surface.

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Lava

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

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Crystal

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Molten rock stored beneath Earth’s surface.

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Magma

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

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Mineral

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

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Silicate

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

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Cleavage

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

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Fracture

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The resistance of a mineral to being scratched?

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Hardness

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

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Luster

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The color of a mineral’s powder?

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Streak

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

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Gemstone

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

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Ore

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