Mineral Identification Flashcard - Test

Front

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs Hardness Scale?

Back

Diamond

Front

What mineral property is tested by using a UV light?

Back

Fluorescence

Front

What is cleavage in minerals?

Back

The way a mineral breaks along planes.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of mineral luster: metallic, glassy, or sandy?

Back

Sandy.

Front

What does a mineral's streak refer to?

Back

The color it leaves on a ceramic tile.

Front

What is the Mohs Hardness Scale used for?

Back

To rank minerals based on their hardness.

Front

What is the definition of mineral luster?

Back

The way light interacts with the surface of a mineral.

Front

Name two types of mineral cleavage.

Back

Perfect cleavage and imperfect cleavage.

Front

What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?

Back

Cleavage is the tendency to break along flat planes, while fracture is an irregular break.

Front

What is the significance of a mineral's specific gravity?

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It indicates the density of the mineral compared to water.