Mineral Identification

Front

What is the term for the way light reflects off a mineral?

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Luster

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the term for the color of a mineral in powdered form?

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Streak

Front

What is the term for the breakage of a mineral along rough or jagged edges?

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Fracture

Front

Which mineral is known to be softer than glass?

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Calcite

Front

What are the two main categories of luster in minerals?

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Metallic and nonmetallic

Front

What property describes how a mineral feels to the touch?

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Texture

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What is the term for the hardness scale used to rank minerals?

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Mohs scale

Front

What is the term for the ability of a mineral to resist scratching?

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Hardness

Front

What is the term for the way a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

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Cleavage

Front

What is the term for the specific gravity of a mineral?

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Density