Minerals

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What is the term for the way a mineral reflects light?

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Luster

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What is the term for the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is scratched on a plate?

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Streak

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List the 5 characteristics of a mineral.

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Solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, chemical formula, crystal structure.

Front

What is the term for how a mineral feels to the touch?

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Texture

Front

Which mineral is commonly used in pencils?

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Graphite

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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

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What property of minerals describes their resistance to being scratched?

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Hardness

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What is the term for the arrangement of atoms in a mineral?

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Crystal structure

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What is the difference between metallic and nonmetallic luster?

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Metallic luster reflects light like a metal, while nonmetallic luster does not.

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What is the Mohs scale used for?

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To measure the hardness of minerals.