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1
Q

the smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of that element and cannot be broken down by chemical means; made of protons, neutrons, and electrons

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atom

2
Q

a combination of one or more atoms

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molecule

3
Q

basic building block that combines to form all other kinds of matter

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element

4
Q

an organized grouping of atoms or molecules

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crystal

5
Q

a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure; the building blocks of rocks

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mineral

6
Q

physical characteristics of minerals that are used to classify and identify different minerals

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mineral properties

7
Q

the way in which a mineral reflects light

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luster

8
Q

how easily a mineral scratches materials; the Mohs scale is used to help identifying minerals based on hardness

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hardness

9
Q

the color of the powder form of a mineral

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streak

10
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the way in which some minerals will bubble/fizz (effervesce) when an acid is placed on a sample

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acid test

11
Q

the way in which some minerals will glow when placed under ultraviolet light

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fluorecence