Unit 2 Test Review

Front

What is the term for how much light goes through a mineral?

Back

Transparancy

Front

Can you identify a mineral by using physical and chemical properties?

Back

True

Front

What processes are required to form a sedimentary rock?

Back

Cementation and compaction

Front

Are rocks made of minerals?

Back

True

Front

What type of luster does a mineral have if it appears shiny like metal?

Back

Metallic Luster

Front

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

Back

Luster

Front

What is the process called when minerals are compacted and cemented together?

Back

Sedimentation

Front

What is the term for the hardness of a mineral?

Back

Hardness

Front

What is the term for the color of the powder left by a mineral when it is scratched on a surface?

Back

Streak

Front

What is the difference between metallic and nonmetallic luster?

Back

Metallic luster looks shiny like metal, while nonmetallic luster does not.