DEFINITION OF MINERAL Naturally occurring, Inorganic Solid with a definable chemical composition and...

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Page 1: DEFINITION OF MINERAL Naturally occurring, Inorganic Solid with a definable chemical composition and crystal structure Physical Properties Crystal Form.

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