chapter review Archaen Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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what is the mohs hardness scale
A
a scale used the find the hardness of an object
2
Q
what is an element
A
it is a pure substance
3
Q
what are crystals
A
the building blocks of minerals
4
Q
what is a mineral
A
an inorganic, naturally occurring solid material
5
Q
what 5 rules make something a mineral
A
- inorganic
- naturally occurring
- solid
- has a fixed chemical formula
5 has a specific atomic arrangement
