Minerals Crossword

used to identify a few minerals that have their own characteristic coloring
color of a mineral's powder
how light is reflected from a mineral's surface
each mineral has a characteristic _ (d=m/v)
using the Mohs _ scale, this scale ranks ten minerals from softest to hardest
crystals grow atom by atom to form a particular structure
if a mineral breaks easily along flat surfaces
when a mineral breaks apart in an irregular way
can be used to help determine a mineral; examples include magnetism and ability to glow under an ultraviolet light
rounded, hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals
process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure
mixture in which one substance is dissolved in another
narrow channels or slab of mineral that is different from the surrounding rock
hard, colorful mineral that has a brilliant or glassy luster
minerals are the source of _ such as aluminum, iron, copper, or silver
a rock that contains a metal or other useful mineral that can be mined and sold at profit