Properties of Minerals

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Characteristics that can be observed or measured.

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physical properties

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The way a surface (of a mineral) reflects light. Either metallic or nonmetallic.

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Luster

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Which of these minerals is softer than glass (5.5)? Topaz (8), Corundum (9), Calcite (3), Orthoclase (6)

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Calcite (3)

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What is shown here? Options: luster, hardness, cleavage, streak

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streak

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Amount of matter in a given space.

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density

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What is the softest mineral on the Mohs Hardness Scale?

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Talc

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How much a mineral resists scratching is: Streak, Fracture, Hardness, Cleavage

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Hardness

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What is it called when a mineral splits along flat surfaces?

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cleavage

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___________ breaks in irregular or with jagged edges.

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fracture

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Which property of minerals does the photo represent? Options: fracture, streak, habit, cleavage

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cleavage