Rocks and Minerals

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Refers to a mineral’s ability to scratch another mineral or be scratched by another mineral.

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Hardness

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A mineral that is rare and can be cut and polished, giving it a beautiful appearance

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Gem

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What is the hardest mineral?

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diamond

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The hardness of a mineral is measured by a scale known as...

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Moh's scale

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What was the purpose of the scratch test?

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to find the hardness of the mineral 

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A canyon is created by ________wearing down rock over thousands of years.

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a river

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What would smooth the surface of a rock quicker than lake water?

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rushing river

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The freezing and melting of ice breaks down rocks, demonstrating the ______.

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destructive process of weathering.

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A precious stone that has been cut or polished.

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gem

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A __________ is a natural, nonliving substance that makes up rocks.

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Mineral