Earth's Environmental Systems

The strength of bonds between atoms in a solid are _______ bound together

A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with an orderly crystalline structure and a definite ________ ___________.

• chemical composition
• matter

• mass

• energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Only either elements make up the bulk of the minerals found in Earth's crust.

• False

• True

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the most common mineral group?

• carbones

• silicates

• oxides

• halides

Some common properties of minerals include crystal form, ______, color, streak, hardness, cleavage, ________, and specific gravity.