Minerals

Front

What is the term for the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces?

Back

Cleavage

Front

What is the measure of a mineral's ability to resist scratching?

Back

Hardness

Front

What property of a mineral is tested using a nail, a penny, and a fingernail?

Back

Hardness

Front

What is the term for the manner in which a mineral breaks along curved or irregular surfaces?

Back

Fracture

Front

What mineral property is indicated by the way a mineral breaks?

Back

Cleavage

Front

What is the term for the color of the powder left by a mineral when it is scratched on a surface?

Back

Streak

Front

What is the term for the shiny appearance of a mineral?

Back

Luster

Front

What is the term for the density of a mineral, which is its mass per unit volume?

Back

Density

Front

What is the term for the ability of a mineral to transmit light?

Back

Transparency

Front

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

Back

Crystal Structure