Mineral Properties

Front

The measure of how much mass is in a given volume is ________.

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Density

Front

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

Back

Luster

Front

The ability of a mineral to resist scratching is called ________.

Back

Hardness

Front

True or False: A mineral is a living substance found in nature.

Back

False

Front

If you rub a mineral on a streak plate and there is no streak, this is because...

Back

the mineral is too hard.

Front

What is the term for the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is rubbed on a streak plate?

Back

Streak

Front

What property describes how a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

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Cleavage

Front

What is the term for the way a mineral feels to the touch?

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Texture

Front

What is the term for the natural, solid substance found in the earth that has a definite chemical composition?

Back

Mineral

Front

What property measures how easily a mineral can be scratched?

Back

Hardness