Minerals

Front

What is a substance that contains only 1 type of atom?

Back

Element

Front

What is the term for the color of powder left when a mineral is scraped on a surface?

Back

Streak

Front

What is the only mineral that can scratch a diamond (10)?

Back

Another diamond (10)

Front

Is liquid water considered a mineral?

Back

No

Front

Is ice considered a mineral?

Back

Yes

Front

What is the definition of a mineral?

Back

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

Front

What property describes how light reflects off a mineral's surface?

Back

Luster

Front

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

Back

Hardness

Front

What scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals?

Back

Mohs scale

Front

What is the term for the arrangement of atoms in a mineral?

Back

Crystal structure