Chapter 5 Part 2

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a mineral is a natural solid that usually is. . .

ratio of a substance;s mass to its volume

tendency of a mineral to break and form uneven, irregular surfaces is....

What is asterism

4 oxygen atoms and 1 silicon atom combine to form this basic building block of silicate minerals

organic solid with characteristic chemical composition and physical properties

ability of a mineral to resist scratching

cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to