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How does the internal structure of a mineral relate to its external appearance?
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How does the internal structure of a mineral reflect in its physical appearance?
I don't know exactly but I do have geoides that are ugly on the outside but when you open them up they have crystals on the inside.
What does the internal atomic structure of a mineral most likely determine?
The internal atomic structure of a mineral most likely determines the mineral's hardness, cleavage and crystal shape.
Can same mineral have different internal structure?
yes
What determines the type of crystal structure in a mineral?
The internal arrangement of atoms.
What are three things that define a mineral?
Atomic structure, Chemical composition and External form.
What are three qualities of a mineral?
A Chemical composition, a definite internal atomic structure and an external form.
Rocks and minerals form in response to earth's what?
Internal and external processes
How go you get the mineral amber?
Amber is not a mineral, because it has an organic origin and amorphous structure (no orderly internal arrangement of atoms).
Why is glass marble not considered a mineral?
In order to be a mineral, substances need to have fixed internal crystalline structure. Natural glass does not.
What determines whether mineral will show cleavage or break in irregular fractures?
The internal atomic structure.
What determines whether a mineral will show cleavage or break in irregular fractures?
The internal atomic structure.
Which tool is best for seeing the internal structure of a mineral?
Using a rock hammer to break the mineral apart I know this because I am a earth science teacher for 15years
