| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
amorphous
| a non-crystalline solid having no orderly arrangement of molecules
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cleavage
| a clean break parallel to planes of weakness in a crystal
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crystal
| a solid form resulting from the arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules in definite geometric patterns
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fracture
| a break that does not follow a flat surface, but rather is rough and uneven
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hardness
| resistance to being scratched
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mineral
| mineral
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toughness
| toughness
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