Mineral Properties

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What is the color of a mineral in powdered form called?

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Streak

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance and is made of only one type of atom is a(n)

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element

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Part of a gemstone's value is based on the way it shines in reflected light. The way a mineral reflects light is described as the mineral's

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luster

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Which is NOT a property used for identifying minerals?

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Color

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Which of the following properties of minerals is described with the Mohs scale?

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hardness

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What is the term for the way a mineral breaks when it is fractured?

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Fracture

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

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Hardness

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What is the term for the natural color of a mineral?

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Color

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What property describes how a mineral glows under ultraviolet light?

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Fluorescence

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What is the term for the way a mineral feels to the touch?

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Texture