rocks and minerals Flashcards
mineral
A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties. Common minerals include quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, olivine, and calcite.
[rock
the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets
element
a part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic.
coumpound
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.
crystal
The scientific definition of a “crystal” is based on the microscopic arrangement of atoms inside it,
color
he property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.
luster
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.
streak
a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
cleavage
a sharp division; a split.
fracture
A fracture is a break, usually in a bone.
density
Density is the substance’s mass per unit of volume.
ore
a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.
metallic minerals
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non metallic minerals
Non-metallic mineral reserves consist of stone quarries and clay and sand pits; chemical and fertiliser mineral deposits; salt deposits
gem stones
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form,
