Properties of Minerals

Front

The way a surface reflects light.

Back

luster

Front

Refers to a mineral's resistance to being scratched.

Back

hardness

Front

Characteristics that can be observed or measured.

Back

physical properties

Front

Amount of matter in a given space.

Back

density

Front

Determined by how the mineral breaks (cleavage or fracture)

Back

breakage

Front

Color of a mineral in powdered form.

Back

streak

Front

Outside appearance of a mineral.

Back

color

Front

A shiny material is described as having a __________________ luster

Back

metallic

Front

A dull material is described as having a __________________ luster.

Back

nonmetallic

Front

_________________ is the tendency of a mineral to break along a flat surface.

Back

Cleavage