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| What is the study of minerals called? | |
| What is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a crystalline structure called? | |
| are Atoms the smallest particles known to man? | |
| Salt is also known as... | |
| What are positively or negatively charged atoms called? | |
| The apperance or quality of of light reflected off of a mineral is called the? | |
| The color of a mineral in powdered form is the? | |
| Tenacity describes a minerals? | |
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| Is hardness one of the most useful diagnostic properties used to determine a mineral? | |
| What is the tendancy of a mineral to break called? | |
| Minerals having chemical bonds have a property called? | |
| Describes the density of a mineral | |
| Earths crust is made up of 90% of? | |
| Are nonsilicates abundant? | |
| resources commonly replenished are called? | |
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