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a naturally occurring, non-living solid that has a specific chemical make-up and a repeating structure
mineral
Scientists use mineral ________________ to identify and classify minerals.
properties
the way a mineral's surface reflects light
luster
The color of the powder left behind when you rub the mineral against a tile.
streak
the name of the scale used to determine a mineral's hardness
Mohs Scale of Hardness
Which mineral is the hardest of all?
diamond
A substance composed of a single kind of atom
chemical element
Mineral containing silicon, oxygen, and usually one or more other elements
silicate
Minerals that do not contain silicon
non-silicates
minerals made up of a metal and chloride or fluoride
halide
minerals made up of sulphur and a metal
sulphides
group of non-silicates made up of oxygen and one other element
oxide
minerals made up of carbon, oxygen and a metal
carbonates
are small amounts of other substances which are not part of the mineral
impurities
Minerals occur in _________________ in high concentration.
mineral beds
The chemical composition of a mineral ___________________ its physical properties.
determines
