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ALL are non-living, solid, formed in nature and crystalline structure
What four characteristics do ALL minerals share ?
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A naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals or organic matter
What is a rock
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Hardness, color, streak, luster, cleavage, density and fracture test
When scientist are trying to identify a mineral they perform a series of test list all the seven different tests that can be performed in identifying minerals
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A series of process in which a rock form changes from one type to another
What is the rock cycle
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Diamond and topaz
Name 2 minerals that can scratch calcite ?
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If it starts as an igneous rock it has to go threw weathering and erosion to become a sediment and then it goes threw compaction and cementation
How to create a metamorphic rock
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