Identifying Minerals notes exit ticket

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What are the two main groups to sort a mineral's luster?

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Metallic or nonmetallic.

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What state of matter are all minerals?

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Solid.

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What does a mineral's hardness describe?

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It describes the mineral's resistance to scratching.

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What is a streak test?

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A test that shows a mineral's true color.

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Which property is NOT very useful in identifying a mineral?

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Color.

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What is luster in minerals?

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Luster is the way a mineral reflects light.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness.

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What does it mean if a mineral is described as 'metallic'?

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It means the mineral has a shiny appearance like metal.

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What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring solid with a definite chemical composition, while a rock is a solid mass made up of one or more minerals.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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Cleavage is the way a mineral breaks along specific planes.