Properties of minerals, Physical and Chemical Properties

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process that crystallizes and glues particles of sediment together, forming sedimentary rock.

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What indicates a chemical reaction has occurred?

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The formation of a gas is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred.

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What are the properties used to identify minerals?

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Properties used to identify minerals include streak, luster, and hardness.

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What type of grain is formed by slow cooling of magma?

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Slow cooling of magma creates coarse grain crystals.

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Is burning wood a chemical or physical change?

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Burning wood is a chemical change.

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is luster in minerals?

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Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral, indicating its shine.

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What does hardness measure in minerals?

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Hardness measures a mineral's resistance to scratching, often determined by the Mohs scale.

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What is the streak of a mineral?

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Streak is the color of the powder left when a mineral is scraped across a porcelain plate.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical properties?

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Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance, while chemical properties describe how a substance reacts.