Rock Characteristics Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the way a rock feels when you touch it?

Back

Texture

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of rocks?

Back

Color

Front

What characteristic would you test by rubbing the rock?

Back

Texture

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify a rock?

Back

Smell

Front

What does luster describe in a rock?

Back

How shiny or dull it is

Front

What is hardness in relation to rocks?

Back

Hardness describes how resistant a rock is to being scratched.

Front

What is the color of a rock?

Back

The color of a rock is the hue that it appears to the eye.

Front

What does the term 'luster' mean?

Back

Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a rock.

Front

What is the difference between texture and luster?

Back

Texture is how a rock feels, while luster is how shiny or dull it looks.

Front

Can rocks have different textures?

Back

Yes, rocks can have smooth, rough, or grainy textures.