Properties of minerals

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What is the softest mineral on the Mohs Hardness scale?

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Talc

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Which property is NOT used to identify minerals?

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Size

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Which mineral can Fluorite scratch?

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Calcite

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Can a penny scratch Fluorite?

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No

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Which minerals can scratch Apatite?

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Diamond, Topaz, Quartz

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What is the Mohs Hardness scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another.

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What is streak in mineral identification?

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The color of the powder left when a mineral is scratched on a porcelain plate.

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What does luster refer to in minerals?

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The way a mineral reflects light, which can be metallic or non-metallic.

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What is the definition of hardness in minerals?

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A measure of a mineral's resistance to being scratched.

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What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs Hardness scale?

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Diamond