5.3 Identifying Minerals Flashcard Review

5.3 Identifying Minerals Flashcard Review

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Science

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is rubbed against a tile?

Back

Streak

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which property is NOT used to identify minerals?

Back

Size

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct name of the hardness scale used to measure minerals?

Back

Moh’s hardness scale

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What test involves scraping a mineral and checking the color of the powder?

Back

Streak

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gold, silver, and copper are examples of minerals that have what type of luster?

Back

Metallic

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is luster in terms of mineral identification?

Back

Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'hardness' refer to in mineralogy?

Back

Hardness refers to a mineral's resistance to being scratched.

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