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Mineral. A solid natural material that has a crystal form and its own set of properties. Hardness. The ability of a mineral to resist being scratched and is categorized using the Moh’s Scale of Hardness. Streak. The color of the mark that a mineral makes when it is scraped on a tile.
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Mineral A solid natural material that has a crystal form and its own set of properties
Hardness The ability of a mineral to resist being scratched and is categorized using the Moh’s Scale of Hardness
Streak The color of the mark that a mineral makes when it is scraped on a tile
Luster The way that a mineral’s surface reflects light. Luster can be metallic, shiny, dull/earthy or glassy.
Density The amount of mass in a known volume of an object or substance
Inorganic Material or substance that does not contain the element carbon
Physical Property A property that can be observed, measured or changed without changing the substance itself
Classification The grouping of material based on their similarities and differences
Cleavage The breaking of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces
Fracture The breaking of a mineral along rough, jagged surfaces