Mineral Review

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What does the Mohs Scale measure?

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Hardness

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What is the color of a mineral in powder form called?

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Streak

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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 an ordered atomic arrangement.

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What is it called when a mineral breaks smoothly and evenly?

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Cleavage

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What is the best description of the luster of a mineral?

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Luster refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a mineral, such as metallic, glassy, or dull.

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What is luster?

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The way light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces, while fracture is the way a mineral breaks irregularly.

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What is specific gravity in relation to minerals?

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Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a mineral to the density of water.

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

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Texture.

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What is the term for the natural color of a mineral?

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Color.