Minerals Review

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What is the LEAST useful way to identify a mineral?

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Color is the least useful way to identify a mineral because it can vary widely among different specimens.

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What describes flat sides and sharp edges with patterns that repeat?

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Crystal Shape describes flat sides and sharp edges with patterns that repeat.

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What is the difference between organic and inorganic minerals?

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Organic means living or once living, and inorganic means non-living.

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

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

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What is an example of luster?

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Metallic is an example of luster.

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What is a mineral?

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

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What is the Moh's Hardness Scale?

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The Moh's Hardness Scale is a scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another.

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What is the definition of luster in minerals?

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Luster is the way a mineral reflects light, which can be metallic, glassy, dull, etc.

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What does it mean for a mineral to have a definite chemical composition?

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It means that a mineral has a specific chemical formula that defines its composition.

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What is the significance of crystal structure in minerals?

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Crystal structure determines the shape and physical properties of a mineral.