Rocks and Minerals

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What is Moh's hardness scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness, from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

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Which mineral has a hardness of 1?

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Talc.

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What is the hardest mineral on Moh's hardness scale?

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Diamond.

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What is the physical property of a mineral that describes its appearance?

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Color.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava?

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Igneous Rocks.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary Rocks.

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rocks.

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What is the term for the way a mineral breaks?

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Cleavage.

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What is the term for the color of a mineral's powder?

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Streak.

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Which mineral is commonly used in talcum powder?

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Talc.