Minerals and Mohs Hardness Retest

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What is the Mohs hardness scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another, ranging from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).

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What mineral is ranked #4 on the Mohs hardness scale?

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Fluorite.

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What do scientists use to identify and classify minerals?

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Properties.

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Why does quartz scratch glass easier than feldspar?

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Because it is harder.

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Is diamond the hardest mineral?

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True.

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What is luster in terms of minerals?

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The way a mineral's surface reflects light.

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What mineral is ranked #7 on the Mohs hardness scale?

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Quartz.

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What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

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Diamond.

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What is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale?

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Talc.

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What property describes a mineral's color when it is powdered?

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Streak.