Minerals Review

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A natural solid substance that has a definite chemical composition and physical structure is a ______? Options: Rock, Mineral, Gem, Soil

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Mineral

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An unknown mineral can be scratched by corundum, but not by orthoclase. What is the hardness of the unknown material?

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Less than 9, but more than 6

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The property of a mineral splitting evenly along a flat surface is

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Cleavage

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The property of a mineral splitting unevenly is

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Fracture

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The mass of an object in a given space is known as its

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Density

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How a mineral reflects light from its surface is known as

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Luster

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What mineral property is determined by scratching a mineral across an unglazed, white tile? Options: Hardness, Color, Streak, Cleavage

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Streak

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A physical property that is easy to observe is: Luster, Color, Hardness, Density

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Color

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The color of the powder left behind by a mineral.

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Streak

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Naturally occurring substances that are usually

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solid and inorganic.