Minerals Properties

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A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure 

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mineral

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The way a surface (of a mineral) reflects light. Either metallic or nonmetallic.

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Luster

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The tendency for a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form smooth, flat surfaces.

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Cleavage

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The color of the powdered form of a mineral found by rubbing a mineral against a white tile.

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Streak

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What is the scale that is used to indicate hardness of a mineral?

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Moh's scale

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If a mineral does not break smoothly, and leaves an uneven surface.

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fracture

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The following image shows what mineral property?

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Cleavage

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What are the two types of luster?

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Metallic and Nonmetallic

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Is a mineral a living object?

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False

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Which of these minerals is softer than glass? Topaz , Corundum , Calcite , Orthoclase 

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Calcite