Mineral Vocabulary Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 13 clues. Answers range from 3 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

A naturally formed inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure
A mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and one or more elements
A mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen
The way in which a mineral reflects light
The color of the powder of a mineral
The splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces
The manner in which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces
A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
The ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance
The physical shade of a mineral; least reliable way to identify a mineral
A scale used to determine the hardness of a mineral
A natural material whose minerals are valuable enough to be mined as a profit
The process of returning land to its original condition after mining is complete