Identifying Minerals

Identifying Minerals

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mineral?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What must be true for a substance to be considered a mineral?

Back

It must be inorganic.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to be a solid?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and volume.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hardness in terms of minerals?

Back

Hardness is the ability of a mineral to resist scratching.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Mohs scale of hardness?

Back

The Mohs scale ranks minerals from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is luster in minerals?

Back

Luster is the way a mineral reflects light, which can be described as metallic or non-metallic.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cleavage in minerals?

Back

Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces.

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