What refers to the overall shape or growth pattern of the mineral? 

describes the appearance of a mineral when light is reflected from its surface

may break along random, irregular surfaces

tendency to break along very smooth, flat, and shiny surfaces

measure of the minerals resistance to scratching

one of the most obvious properties of a mineral but not reliable alone

presence of very thin, parallel grooves

three dimensions of a mineral have about the same length 

forms prismatic or prism-like crystals 

how many nitrogen (%)

how many oxygen (%)

argon (%)

naturally occuring in nature

largest group of minerals

formed from the solidification of magma below the surface

faster rate of solidification of lava on the surface

formed by the deposition and the cementation of mineral or organic particles on the floor of oceans and other bodies of water

formed from the mechanical weathering

it is formed through pressure due to compression of rocks that create bonds

formed from the build-up of plants or animals