Minerals Flashcards
(10 cards)
A substance that is naturally formed in the earth, is inorganic, Has a definite chemical composition and has crystal structure.
Mineral
The color of a minerals powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.
streak
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
Luster
Not made from living matter.
In organic
A solid formation that follows a pattern
Crystal
The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral.
hardness
The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting on smooth surfaces.
Cleavage
The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface.
Fracture
A hardness scale used to classify minerals.
Mohs hardness scale
A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound.
Formula
