Minerals Flashcard

Minerals Flashcard

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale?

Back

Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale, rated as 1.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What tool is commonly used to test the hardness of a mineral?

Back

The Mohs scale of hardness is used to test the hardness of minerals.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of a shiny, metallic luster mineral?

Back

Pyrite, also known as Fool’s Gold, has a shiny, metallic luster.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for a mineral’s ability to glow under ultraviolet light?

Back

Fluorescence is the term for a mineral’s ability to glow under ultraviolet light.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which mineral is known for being the hardest substance on Earth?

Back

Diamond is known for being the hardest substance on Earth, rated as 10 on the Mohs scale.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Mohs scale?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What mineral is commonly used in talcum powder?

Back

Talc is commonly used in talcum powder due to its softness.

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