Earth science-Minerals

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What describes how the mineral reflects light?

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Luster is the term that describes how a mineral reflects light.

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What easily splits along flat surfaces?

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Cleavage is the property of a mineral that allows it to split easily along flat surfaces.

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Which mineral is known as 'fool's gold'?

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Pyrite is the mineral commonly referred to as 'fool's gold'.

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What are the two types of luster?

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The two types of luster are metallic and nonmetallic.

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What does the streak test involve?

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The streak test involves studying the color of the powdered form of the mineral.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is the difference between cleavage and fracture?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces, while fracture is the way a mineral breaks in an irregular manner.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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The Mohs scale is a scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).

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What is a common use of quartz?

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Quartz is commonly used in making glass and as a gemstone.

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What is the definition of a rock?

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A rock is a solid mass composed of one or more minerals or mineraloids.