Minerals

Front

The way in which a mineral's surface reflects light.

Back

Luster

Front

The tendency of a mineral to break along smooth, flat surfaces.

Back

Cleavage

Front

The color of a mineral's powder form.

Back

Streak

Front

CaSO₄

Back

Sulfate

Front

Be₂Al₃SiO₂

Back

Silicate

Front

Ti₂Al₃O₂

Back

Oxide

Front

A mineral can be scratched by gypsum (2) and quartz (7). What is the hardness range? Options: 1-2, 2-7, 2-10, 7-10

Back

1-2

Front

A mineral could NOT be scratched by both calcite (3) and apatite (5). What is the hardness range?

Back

5-10

Front

A mineral could be scratched by topaz but NOT by fluorite. What is the hardness range?

Back

4-8

Front

All minerals are N____? Options: Nosy, Nice to look at, Naturally occurring, Nonsilicates

Back

Naturally occurring