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| the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces | cleavage |
| a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds | compound |
| a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern | crystal |
| a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means | element |
| the ratio of the mass of a substance | density |
| a measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching | hardness |
| the way in which a mineral reflects light | luster |
| a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure | mineral |
| a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen | nonsilicate mineral |
| a natural material whose concentration of economically valuable minerals is high enough for the material to be mined profitably | ore |
| the process of returning land to its original condition after mining is completed | reclamation |
| a mineral that contains a combination of silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals | silicate mineral |
| the color of the powder of a mineral | streak |
| the manner in which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces | fracture |
