| A | B |
|---|
| mineral | a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure |
| silicates | minerals made with silicon and oxygen |
| non silicates | minerals that do not contain both silicon and oxygen |
| halides | minerals that contain bromine, chlorine, fluorine, |
| oxides | minerals that contain oxygen and a metal |
| sulfides | minerals that contain sulfur and a metal |
| sulfates | minerals that contain sulfur and oxygen |
| carbonates | minerals that contain carbon and oxygen |
| native elements | minerals that are made from an one element |
| luster | the way a mineral reflects light |
| streak | color of a mineral in powder form |
| hardness | the resistance of a mineral to being scratched |
| cleavage | breakage of a mineral along smooth flat surfaces |
| fracture | breakage along uneven surfaces |
| density | mass divided by volume |
| ore | rock that contains high enough concentrations of a desired substance |
| gemstone | rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry |
