Properties of Minerals

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Inorganic compounds are considered

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Non-living

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Rocks are most commonly classified by how they are

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Formed

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Rocks are composed of

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More than one mineral.

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Rocks have no definite

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Chemical composition.

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Minerals are

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Inorganic, solid, naturally formed.

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Minerals have a

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Definite chemical composition.

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The color of a mineral is an important

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Identification feature.

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The color of a mineral's streak is determined by rubbing it on a

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Streak plate.

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The hardness of a mineral is measured on the

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Mohs Scale (1-10).

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The specific gravity of a mineral is referred to as its

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Density.