MINERALS

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Are the building blocks of rocks and an essential part of Earth's crust.

Minerals

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What are the Characteristics of Minerals?

Naturally occuring, inorganic, homogenous solid, definite chemical composition, ordered crystal structure

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The visible appearance of a mineral.

Color

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The color of a mineral's powdered form when rubbed on a streak plate.

Streak

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How a mineral reflects light

Luster

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Resistance to scratching, measured by the Mohs scale (1-10)

Hardness

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Tendency to break along definite smooth planes. Fracture: breaks irregularly (Quartz)

Cleavage

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Ratio of a mineral's weight compared to water.

Density

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The shape and size of a mineral naturally grows into.

Crystal form