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mineral
element
atom
compound
crystal
silicate mineral
nonsilicate mineral
luster
streak
cleavage
fracture
hardness
ore
reclamation
rock
composition
texture
intrusive
magma
strata
1. A mineral that is made mostly of silica, a combination of the elements silicon and oxygen
2. The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
3. A naturally formed solid mass made of one or more minerals or noncrystalline materials
4. Are layers of sedimentary rock that form from the deposition of sediment
5. The tendency of a mineral to break along flat parallel surfaces
6. A mineral deposit large enough and pure enough to be mined for a profit
7. A pure substance composed of two or more elements that are chemically combined
8. A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure
9. The sizes, shapes, and arrangement of particles either minerals or elements present in it
10. The process of returning land to its original state after mining is completed
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