A naturally occurring, inorganic crystalline solid with a definite chemical composition.
The physical characteristics of a mineral
The way a mineral reflects light.
The color of a powdered mineral.
A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched or scratch another object
The way a mineral breaks along smooth planes of atomic weakness.
When a mineral breaks irregularly
The measure of how many atoms there is in a given amount of space.
the physical shade of a mineral; least reliable way to identify a mineral
A mineral may be transparent and show a double image.
The property of attracting certain metals with a magnet.
The ratio of the density of a mineral to water
