Mineral Properties

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What is a mineral?

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A substance that forms in nature, is a solid, has a definite chemical makeup, and has a crystal structure.

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What is the color of the powdered form of a mineral called?

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Streak.

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What property of a mineral describes the way it reflects light?

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Luster.

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What property of a mineral describes its resistance to scratching?

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Hardness.

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What state of matter must minerals be in?

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Solid.

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What is the term for the way a mineral breaks along specific planes?

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Cleavage.

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What is the term for the density of a mineral relative to the density of water?

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Specific gravity.

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What is the term for the external appearance of a mineral?

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Color.

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What is the term for the way a mineral feels to the touch?

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Texture.

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What is the term for the ability of a mineral to transmit light?

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Diaphaneity.