Virtual Rocks/Minerals

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Determining if a mineral is Metallic or Non-Metallic is an example of? Options: Luster, Hardness, Color

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Luster

Front

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces is called ______________.

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Cleavage

Front

When a mineral breaks along random irregular surfaces, it is an example of?

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Fracture

Front

Which mineral property refers to how easily a mineral can be scratched?

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Hardness

Front

Which property of minerals refers to powdered color left by a mineral? Options: Luster, Cleavage, Streak, Fracture

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Streak

Front

What mineral cannot be scratched by a fingernail, but can be scratched by a penny? Options: Talc, Fluorite, Calcite, Gypsum

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Calcite

Front

What mineral cannot be scratched by a knife, but can be scratched by a steel nail? Options: Quartz, Apatite, Topaz, Orthoclase

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Orthoclase

Front

Which mineral cannot be scratched by Apatite but can be scratched by Corundum? Options: Quartz, Diamond, Fluorite, Gypsum

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Quartz

Front

A mineral can be scratched by a fingernail. What is the BEST hardness ranking for this mineral?

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A mineral cannot be scratched by a steel nail, but can be scratched by Corundum. What is the BEST hardness ranking for this mineral?

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