Minerals
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A pure, natural, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition is...
Back
mineral
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the characteristics of minerals?
Back
They must have a definite chemical composition, a solid crystal structure, be natural (not man-made), and be inorganic (nonliving).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How are minerals formed?
Back
when lava cools or water evaporates
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The color of a mineral's powder when rubbed on a ceramic plate:
Back
streak
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How easily a mineral is scratched or scratches other items is its...
Back
hardness
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The softest mineral (1 on the hardness scale) is ____. The hardest mineral (10 on the hardness scale) is ____.
Back
talc, diamond
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How light reflects off of a mineral. If a mineral is shiny or not.
Back
luster
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