ESC1000 - Mineralogy

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Mineral

naturally occurring nonliving solids with unique chemical structure and composition.

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Rock

a bunch of minerals.

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Crystal form

shape of naturally forming crystals.

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Luster

reflection of light from the mineral, “the shine”

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Cleavage

the way a mineral breaks.

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Specific gravity

the weight of the mineral.

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Streak

color of the powder form of the mineral, it is always the same.

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Hardness

resistance to scratching.

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Silicates

75% of the continental crust, includers minerals such as feldspars and quartz

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Nonsilicates

includes minerals called carbonates that include limestone and marble.