MidTerm

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What is the best unit to use when measuring the mass of a mineral sample?

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gram

Front

Which is not an identifying characteristic of a mineral?

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organic

Front

What is the term for the color of a mineral in powder form?

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streak

Front

Why do scientists use the Metric System to record data?

Back

it is understood all around the world

Front

What does a triple beam balance measure?

Back

the mass of an object

Front

What is a mineral?

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

Front

What is luster in terms of minerals?

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

Front

What is hardness in minerals?

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Hardness is a measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching.

Front

What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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A mineral is a single substance, while a rock is a combination of one or more minerals.

Front

What is density in the context of minerals?

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Density is the mass of a mineral divided by its volume.