Minerals

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The color of powder that is rubbed off a mineral is called what?

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Streak

Front

The way the light bounces off a mineral; the appearance.

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Luster

Front

How well a mineral resists scratching is called:

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Hardness

Front

What test shows if a mineral has a chemical reaction to certain substances? Options: Acid, Hardness, Luster, Streak

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Acid

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If a mineral breaks apart into smooth, flat pieces, then the mineral has: Break, Fracture, Cleavage, Hardness

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Cleavage

Front

If a mineral breaks apart into jagged, rough pieces, the mineral has: Break, Fracture, Cleavage, Hardness

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Fracture

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A solid, inorganic substance that is found in nature is called:

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Mineral

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Minerals can be formed through heat and: Luster, Pressure, Magma, Earth's crust

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Pressure

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Minerals can be formed when water _______________ and leaves behind crystals.

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evaporates

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Minerals can form from when molten rock cools and hardens.

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True