Properties of Minerals

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What are the properties used to identify minerals?

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The properties used to identify minerals include streak, luster, hardness, and cleavage.

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Which property is NOT used to identify minerals?

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Size is not a property used to identify minerals.

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What is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale?

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Talc is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale.

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What is the main ingredient in baby powder?

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Talc is the main ingredient in baby powder.

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How do you test the hardness of a mineral?

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You test the hardness of a mineral using the Scratch Test.

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What is cleavage in terms of minerals?

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Cleavage is the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces.

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What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?

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Cleavage is smooth and flat, while fracture is uneven and rough.

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What is Mohs scale of hardness?

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Mohs scale of hardness is a scale used to determine a mineral's hardness.

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What is the hardest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale?

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Diamond is the hardest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale.

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What does luster refer to in minerals?

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Luster refers to how light reflects off the surface of a mineral.