Measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched

A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a defined chemical composition and crystalline structure.

A regularly repeating pattern of atoms that forms an orderly shape.

Property of a mineral that causes it to break with uneven, rough, or jagged surfaces.

The color of a mineral when it is in powdered form

The color of a mineral when rubbed on a porcelain tile

Property of a mineral that causes it to break in a smooth, flat plane

Calcite will scratch gypsum. This is an example of the physical characteristic called _______________.

True or False: Minerals can be man-made.

The smallest unit of matter; a single element all by itself

A specific type of atom, found on the periodic table

Which type of mining is more destructive to the environment?

Which type of mining is considered safer for workers?