Vocabulary | define these minerals | Igneous Rocks |
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What is a mineral?
What is,
a substance that forms in nature,is a solid,has a definite crystal makeup, and has a crystal structure |
Explain the mineral Topaz
What is ,
Topaz makes an ideal gem. A good hardness and desirable colors, combined with a relative abundance and availability makes it one the most popular gemstones. |
What is the 2 types of igneous rock?
What is,
Sendimentary and Metamorphic |
What is a element?
What is,
a substance that contains only one type of atom |
Is the mineral Mica a valuable material?
What is,
Mica, known to some as the invaluable mineral, is made up of aluminum |
How is Sedimentary Rock formed ?
What is,
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation of sediments. |
What is the hardness of a mineral?
What is,
its resistence to being scratched |
What is Topaz?
What is , a unquestionably an ancient healing stone and gemstone
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What is the facture of a mineral?
What is,
a tendency to break into irregular pieces |
What is Beryl?
What is,
Beryl is beryllium aluminum silicate. One of its most common crystalline forms is a hexagonal prism with a flat top |
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What is the cleavage of a mineral?
What is,
the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces |
What is Wulfenite?
What is ,
A secondary mineral typically found as thin tabular crystals with a bright orange-red, yellow-orange, yellow or yellowish grey |
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