Minerals Sci6

Front

What is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?

Back

Element

Front

What characteristic of a mineral shows that the molecules are closely packed together?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the term for the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces?

Back

Cleavage

Front

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mineral: Solid, Inorganic, Hardness, or Formed in Nature?

Back

Hardness

Front

What is the formula for density?

Back

Mass divided by Volume

Front

What is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure?

Back

Mineral

Front

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

Back

Luster

Front

What is the term for the resistance of a mineral to being scratched?

Back

Hardness

Front

What is the process by which minerals form from cooling magma?

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Crystallization

Front

What is the term for the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is scratched on a porcelain plate?

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