Minerals and Their Properties

Front

What is the softest mineral on the Mohs Hardness scale?

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Talc

Front

What mineral is known for its soapy feel and is the softest mineral?

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Talc

Front

Which mineral is colorless, glassy, has cubic cleavage, and a distinct salty taste?

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Halite

Front

What mineral has 3 cleavages not at 90 degrees, a hardness of 3.5, and fizzes with acid?

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Calcite

Front

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs Hardness scale?

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Diamond

Front

Define Mohs Hardness Scale.

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another, ranging from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

Front

What is the hardness of Talc on the Mohs Hardness scale?

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1

Front

What is the hardness of Diamond on the Mohs Hardness scale?

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10

Front

Describe the cleavage of Halite.

Back

Halite has cubic cleavage, breaking into cubes.

Front

What is the chemical composition of Calcite?

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Calcium carbonate (CaCO3).