Earth Space and Science Review Crossword

naturally occurring, inorganic solid having a definite crystalline structure and a unique chemical composition
the amount of matter in a given volume
when a mineral splits into smooth, definite surfaces
when a mineral breaks along rough or jagged surfaces
hard substances composed of two or more minerals
the process of changing a rock into another as a result of heat, pressure or chemical reactions
rock formed from hot, fluid magma or lava, ''born of fire"
the continuous changing of rocks from one form to another over long periods of time
small particles of rock
igneous rocks formed from lava on the outside of the earth
igneous rocks formed from magma within the Earth
repeating pattern of a mineral having flat sides that meet in sharp edges and corners
the way a mineral reflects light from its surface
the color of the powder scrapped off of a mineral when rubbed against a rough, hard surface
minerals that are rare, hard, beautiful and durable that are often cut for jewelry
minerals or combinations of minerals from which metals and nonmetals are extracted
the ability to resist being scratched
elements that are shiny, conduct heat and electricity , can be stretched into wires and bent into different shapes
elements with dull surfaces, are poor conductors of heat and electricity, are not able to be stretched into wires or bent into different shapes
rocks formed when particles of rocks are carried and deposited by wind and water