Minerals Properties

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A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure

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mineral

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The way a surface (of a mineral) reflect light.

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Luster

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The tendency for a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form, smooth flat surfaces.

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Cleavage

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The color of the powdered form of a mineral found by rubbing a mineral against a white tile.

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Streak

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What is the scale that is used to indicate hardness of a mineral? Options: Red Scale, Moh's scale, Einstein Scale, Fracture Scale

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Moh's scale

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If a mineral does not break smoothly, and leaves an uneven surface:

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fracture

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What are the types of luster? Options: Metallic and Metallic, Nonmetallic and Shiny, Metallic, Submetallic and Nonmetallic, Shiny and Dull

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Metallic, Submetallic and Nonmetallic

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A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching.

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Hardness

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A measure of how "light" or "heavy" an object is for its size.

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Density

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The actual color of the mineral.

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color