Mineral Vocabulary words Flashcards
(10 cards)
Mineral
A substance that is formed naturally in the earth,is inorganic, has a definitr chermical composition and has a crystal structuer.
Streak
The color of a mineral’s powser when it is rubbed aganst a porcclain plate.
Luster
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
Inorganic
Not derived from living matter.
Crystal
A solid formation that follows a pattern.
Harness
The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by anther mineral.
Cleavage
The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces.
Frature
The appearance of freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface.
mohs hardness scale
A hardness scale used to classify minerals.
Formula
A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound.
