Science Vocabulary

Front

What is the ability of a mineral to scratch another mineral?

Back

Hardness

Front

What is the color left behind when a mineral is rubbed on a white tile?

Back

Streak

Front

What is a non-living solid in a mineral?

Back

Crystal

Front

What is a non-living solid that has a crystal form?

Back

Mineral

Front

What term describes how minerals reflect light?

Back

Luster

Front

What is the term for the way a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

Back

Cleavage

Front

What is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition?

Back

Mineral

Front

What is the term for the way a mineral shines or appears to the eye?

Back

Luster

Front

What is the measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched?

Back

Hardness

Front

What is the term for the color of a mineral's powder?

Back

Streak