Chapter 3 Study Guide Crossword

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms and ions.
A member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure.
The process that occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals.
Molten rock stored beneath Earth's surface.
Molten rock that erupts on or near Earth's surface.
Scientists who study the distribution of minerals, mineral properties, and their uses.
The way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface.
The color of a mineral in powdered form.
The resistance of a mineral to being scratched.
If a mineral breaks with smooth, flat surfaces.
If a mineral breaks and forms uneven edges.
An objects mass divided by its volume.
A rock that contains high enough concentrations of a desired substance for it to be mined for a profit.
A rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry.