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SCIENCE: WHAT ARE MINERALS?

SCIENCE: WHAT ARE MINERALS?

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are minerals?

Back

Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many different minerals are found on Earth?

Back

Over 4,700.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for minerals that break in a jagged way?

Back

Fracture.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are diamonds made of?

Back

Diamonds are always made of carbon.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Do mineral crystals come in different shapes?

Back

True.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What property is measured when rubbing a mineral across a tile?

Back

Streak.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of 'cleavage' in minerals?

Back

Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.

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