Random Minerals Questions - identification

The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's 

• hardness
• specific gravity
• luster
• streak

How light reflects off of a mineral is called the mineral's 

• luster
• streak
• cleavage
• fracture

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A mineral breaks into pieces like are shown in the picture. How would you describe its breakage?

• Fracture
• Cleavage
• Glassy
• Waxy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A mineral breaks into pieces like are shown in the picture. How would you describe its breakage?

• Fracture
• Cleavage
• Glassy
• Waxy

Which mineral property is being shown here?

• luster
• hardness
• cleavage
• streak

Which of these minerals is softer than glass?

• Topaz 
• Corundum 
• Calcite 
• Orthoclase 

Can a glass plate scratch apatite?

• Yes 
• No 

A mineral's resistance to being scratched is called?

• streak
• luster
• hardness
• heft

Which test is not reliable in identifying minerals

• streak
• luster
• specific gravity
• color

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What mineral is what is in pencils?  You can write with it.

• feldspar
• magnetite
• graphite
• kaolinite