Minerals

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The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's

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streak

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Why is coal not a mineral?

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It is organic

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The following image shows what mineral property?

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Cleavage

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Diamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.

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10

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Dull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?

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luster

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How do you test the hardness of a mineral?

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Scratch Test

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What mineral is used for pencils?

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Graphite

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition is referring to

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mineral

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The solid, geometric form of a mineral produced by a repeating pattern of atoms

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crystal

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What mineral is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale and the main ingredient in baby powder?

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talc