Minerals - S6E5b.

Minerals - S6E5b.

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the way light interacts with the surface of a crystal, rock, or mineral?

Back

Luster - Describes the appearance of a mineral's surface in terms of how shiny or dull it is.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What scale is used to measure the scratch resistance of minerals?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solid substance that is composed of minerals?

Back

Rocks - Natural solid aggregates of one or more minerals.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the study of the solid matter that makes up the Earth?

Back

Geology - The science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substance.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for a measure of mass per unit volume?

Back

Density - A physical property that indicates how much mass is contained in a given volume.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the way a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

Back

Cleavage - The tendency of a mineral to break along specific planes of weakness.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the unique arrangement of atoms in a mineral?

Back

Crystal Structure - The orderly geometric spatial arrangement of atoms in the internal structure of a mineral.

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