
What is a mineral?
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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 definite crystalline structure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What characteristic of a mineral is least reliable for identification?
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Color is the least reliable characteristic for identifying a mineral.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the term 'hardness' refer to in minerals?
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Hardness is a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched, determined by the arrangement of its atoms.
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What is 'cleavage' in mineralogy?
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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces.
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What is 'streak' in relation to minerals?
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Streak is the color of the powder left when a mineral is scraped across a porcelain plate.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is 'luster' in minerals?
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Luster describes how light reflects off the surface of a mineral, indicating its shine.
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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, ranging from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
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