Minerals Vocabulary

What is the definition of crystal structure?

• when the molecules of a substance are arranged in a regular repeating pattern

• a state of matter that maintains it's shape

• a natural kind of mineral containing other valuable minerals

• how a mineral breaks into flat surfaces

Does this mineral break with cleavage or fracture?

• Cleavage

• Fracture

What is the definition of Solid?

• a description of a substance that has a metallic look

• a solid, inorganic compound with a specific crystal structure

• A state of matter where an object maintains it's shape

• a physical property that measures how closely packed together a substance particles are

Which object is more dense

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When a mineral breaks with smooth and flat edges with luster it is said to break with ___________.

• Cleavage

• Fracture

Which substance is less dense?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is density?

• A state of matter where an object takes the shape of it's container

• Made from living materials

• How easy it is to scratch the surface of that mineral

• How close a substances particles are packed together

When a mineral has jagged and rough edges it is said to break with __________.

• Cleavage

• Fracture

Which mineral is non metallic

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Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which one of these pictures is natural?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3