Minerals

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The way in which a mineral reflects light

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luster

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The manner in which a mineral breaks along curved or irregular surfaces

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fracture

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A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching

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hardness

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The splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces

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cleavage

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The color of the powder of a mineral

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streak

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What property of a mineral is tested using a nail and a fingernail?

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hardness

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The _______________________ of a mineral can be metallic or nonmetallic.

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luster

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When testing the ________________________of a mineral, we can use the white or black plate and look at the color of the powder the mineral left behind.

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streak

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The scale that measures the hardness of a mineral

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Moh's scale

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SELECT THE 5 CHARACTERISTICS OF A MINERAL: solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, chemical formula, crystal structure; chemical composition, organic, living, crystal structure; inorganic, plastic, shiny, non-metallic, chemical formula; organic, non-living, metallic, rocky, liquid

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solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, chemical formula, crystal structure