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Mineral
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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition crystalline structure.
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Element
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A substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by ordinary chemical means.
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Rock Forming Minerals
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Minerals in the Earth's crust that combined to make most rocks.
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Crystal
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A solid element or compound whose atoms are arranged in a regular, periodically, repeated pattern.
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Cleavage
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The tendency of some minerals breaks other than along planes of cleavage
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Crystal face
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The flat surface that develops if a crystal grows freely in an uncrowded environment
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Fracture
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A manner in which a mineral breaks other than along planes of cleavage.
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Hardness
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The resistance of a mineral to scratching
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Streak
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The color of the fine powder of a mineral
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Luster
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The quality and intensity of light reflected from the surface of a mineral.
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Ore Minerals
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Minerals from which metals or other elements can be profitably recovered.
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Industrial Minerals
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Rocks or minerals that have economic value exclusive of metal ores, fuels, and gems.
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Gem
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A mineral that is prized for its rarity and beauty rather than industrial use.
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What are the two most abundant elements in the Earth's crust? What percent does they each make i weight?
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Oxygen and Silicone. 75%
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Even though there are over 3500 minerals known, how many rock forming mineral groups are there?
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9 groups
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