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Understanding Characteristics of Minerals

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Match each characteristic of minerals to the correct description.

definite chemical composition

not formed from living or once living things

inorganic

having a definite volume and shape

solid

formed as a result of natural processes in or

on Earth

crystal structure

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contains certain chemical elements in

particular proportions

naturally occurring

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particles line up in a repeating pattern

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Inorganic -not formed from living or once living things.

Crystal Structure -particles line up in a repeating pattern.

Naturally Occurring -formed as a result of natural processes in or on earth.

Define chemical composition -contains certain chemical elements in particular proportions.

solid -Having a definite volume and shape.

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Match each characteristic of minerals to the correct description

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Answer:

crystal structure--- particles line up in a repeating pattern

naturally overusing----formed as a result of natural processes in or on earth

define chemical composition------contains certain chemical elements in particualer proportions

crystal structure ----particles line up in a repeating pattern

solid - --having a definite volume and shape

inorganic ----not formed from living or once living things

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