What property were miners testing when they bit into a mineral to distinguish real gold from pyrite?
December 5 Minerals

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Hardness
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What scale do you refer to when determining which minerals can scratch others?
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Moh's Hardness Scale
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solid geometric form that results from a repeating pattern of atoms or molecules?
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Crystal
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which indicator is NOT a good sole indicator for identifying a mineral?
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Color
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 crystalline structure.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
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Minerals are pure substances with a specific chemical composition, while rocks are composed of one or more minerals.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is luster in terms of mineral properties?
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Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral.
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