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11 Cards in this Set
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Carbonates
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rocks that contain carbon and oxygen
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Silicates
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rocks that contain silicon and oxygen (most common)
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Cleavage
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when a mineral splits into thin, even sheets. example: mica
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Crystal
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determined by the arrangement of the atoms
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Fracture
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when a mineral breaks along a jagged surface; opposite of cleavage
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Hardness
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how easily a mineral can be scratched
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Inorganic
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never been living, never going to be living
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Mineral
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Naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure
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MOH's Hardness Scale
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rates hardness of a mineral from 1-10
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Luster
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the way a mineral reflects light; metallic or non-metallic
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Ore
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a mineral that is used for its industrial purposes. examples include gold, silver, aluminum, copper
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