Minerals Terms

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property of minerals that break along smooth, flat surfaces

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cleavage

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orderly, repeating pattern in which the atoms in a crystal are arranged

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crystal structure

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process by which atoms form a solid with an orderly, repeating pattern

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crystallization

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to display; to present for the public to see

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exhibit

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property of minerals that break along rough or irregular surfaces

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fracture

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way a mineral’s surface reflects light

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luster

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naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition

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mineral

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deposit of valuable metal containing minerals that can be produced at a profit

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ore

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quality or characteristic of an individual or thing

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property

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color of a mineral’s powder

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streak