Minerals

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What is the hardest mineral?

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Diamond is the hardest mineral.

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What is the unique internal arrangement of atoms and crystal structure in minerals called?

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Ordered atomic arrangement.

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Can orthoclase scratch corundum?

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False, corundum is harder than orthoclase.

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What term describes the way a mineral reflects light?

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Luster.

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What is the resistance of a mineral to being scratched called?

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Hardness.

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an ordered atomic arrangement.

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What property of minerals is measured on the Mohs scale?

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Hardness.

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What is the term for the color of a mineral in powdered form?

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Streak.

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What is the term for the external appearance of a mineral?

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Color.

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What is the term for the way a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

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Cleavage.