Properties of Minerals

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The way in which a mineral reflects light is called

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luster

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The ability of a mineral to resist scratching is called

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hardness

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Which mineral property is being shown here? Options: luster, cleavage, streak, fracture

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streak

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If you look at a mineral and decide if it is metallic or nonmetallic, shiny, dull, glassy, how it reflects light -you are looking at its __________.

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luster

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What is the name of the scale used to determine the hardness of a mineral?

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Moh's Scale

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A ________ is a naturally occurring, inorganic, solid that can have crystal structure and definite chemical composition.

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mineral

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Inorganic means not made of living things.

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True

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A ________ of a mineral is the color of its powder.

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streak

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The least useful property when identifying minerals is _______________. Options: streak, luster, color, density

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color

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How do you test the hardness of a mineral?

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Scratch Test