Properties of Minerals

Front

The color of a minerals powder is called its ________________.

Back

streak

Front

How light shines off a mineral is called a mineral's ________________.

Back

luster

Front

What is the hardest mineral on Earth? Options: talc, diamond, ruby, topaz

Back

diamond

Front

What property of a mineral is shown here? Options: luster, hardness, cleavage, streak

Back

streak

Front

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

Back

Hardness

Front

______ is the observable tint/look of a mineral.

Back

Color

Front

What number would be given to the hardest mineral on a scale of 1-10?

Back

10

Front

What number would be given to the softest mineral on a hardness scale of 1-10?

Back

1

Front

_________ is the tendency to split along definite planes.

Back

cleavage

Front

___________ breaks in irregular or with jagged edges.

Back

fracture