Minerals Flashcard for 6th Grade

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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 luster of a mineral?

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The luster of a mineral is the way light interacts with its surface.

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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A rock is made up of one or more minerals, while a mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is the color of sulfur?

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Yellow

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How do geologists identify minerals in the field?

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By using physical and chemical properties.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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The Mohs scale is a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals.

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What mineral is known for its softness and is often used in talcum powder?

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Talc

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What is the primary component of granite?

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Granite is primarily composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica.

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

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Cleavage.