Minerals Flashcard

A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

Minerals are inorganic, solid, have a definite chemical formula, and possess a crystalline structure.

The chemical formula for Fluorite is CaF2.

An ore is a type of mineral from which metals can be extracted in usable amounts.

An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements, where at least one is a metal.

Halite is commonly known as rock salt.

Halite is formed through the evaporation of a solution, typically saltwater.

A mineral is a naturally occurring substance, while an ore is a mineral that contains a valuable metal that can be extracted.

Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral, which can be described as glassy, metallic, dull, etc.

A streak is the color of the powder left when a mineral is scraped across a porcelain plate.