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| natural occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms |
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| elements occurring in the earths crust |
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| 1st physical property of minerals |
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| 1st property that makes a mineral a gem |
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| a mineral or rock that can be mined for a prophet |
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| measures hardness from 1-10 |
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| 1 on mohs scale, softest mineral |
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| 10 on mohs scale, hardest mineral |
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| molten rocks below the earths surface |
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| molten rock above earths surface |
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| process that changes/creates rocks |
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| movement of sediment by wind or water |
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| rock broken down by water, wind, ice |
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| formed by heat and pressure |
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| compacted/cemented sediment |
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| illegally traded diamonds that are used to fund conflict in war torn areas |
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| what conditions are diamonds sold or traded |
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| percent of blood diamond production |
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| slaves are used to extract diamonds |
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| stop trade conflict diamonds and ensure that diamond purchases are not funding violence |
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| Kimberly process certification scheme |
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| all mines must be certified |
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| why hasn't the kimb. process worked |
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| it isn't really stopping trade |
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