Quizizz Vocab Review 2.2 Minerals

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A naturally occurring, usually inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure and chemical composition.

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Mineral

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.

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Element

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The building block of matter.

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Atom

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A substance that is made up of two or more elements.

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Compound

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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Matter

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A solid, geometric form that results from a repeating pattern of atoms or molecules.

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Crystal

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The color of the powdered form of a mineral found by rubbing the mineral against a white tile.

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Streak

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The way a surface reflects light.

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Luster

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The smooth and flat surfaces formed when a mineral splits along specific planes of weakness.

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Cleavage