MID-TERM

Natural, solid, inorganic, definite chemical comp, crystal structure due to internal arrangement of atoms

Question, test, analyze, conclude

In Magma, evaporation, and pressure

Abi,it’s to scratch another mineral

External structure due to internal structure of the atoms

Describes how light reflects off of the mineral

results from ability to absorb some wavelengths and reflect others

Color of powder when rubbed in a streak plate

When minerals split along flat surfaces

When the mineral breaks unevenly

Mass/Volume

Density of mineral/ density of water

Many iron minerals will produce an invisible magnetic force field

Silicates Native elements Carbonates Halides Phosphates Oxides Sulfides Sulfates

Largest group, composed of silicon bonded with oxygen atoms

Mixing a solution or collecting liquid

Use to withdraw or dispense small amounts of liquid

Measure volumes of liquids

To measure time

To measure length or distance

To measure mass

Top down

Bottom up

Kilo Hecto Deca BASE UNIT Deci Centi Milli