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DEFINITION OF MINERALNaturally occurring, Inorganic Solid with adefinable chemical composition and crystal structurePhysical Properties
Crystal Form (Shape) Page 22
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Cubic - Fluorite
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Dodecahedron - Garnet
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Hexagonal Prism - Quartz
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Octahedron - Magnetite
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Cleavage Page 23Planes of weakness along which minerals break
One Plane Two Planes at right anglesTwo Planes notat right angles
Three Planes at right anglesThree Planes notat right angles
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Fracture Page 23no well defined cleavage planesConchoidal Fracture
Specific Gravity The weight of a mineral compared to the same volume of water
Luster Intensity of light reflected off a mineral Metallic, non-metallic- glassy (vitreous) and earthy (dull)
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Color and Streak Page 24
Hardness – Mohs ScaleSoftMediumHard
Other PropertiesReaction with acidTasteMagnetism