Mineral Properties & Identification Practice

Diamond is the hardest mineral.

• True

• False

Talc is the softest mineral on Mohs Hardness Scale.

• True

• False

A mineral is a living object

• True
• False

The name of a scientist that studies rocks and minerals is called a . . . 

• biologist
• geologist
• zoologist
• rockologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Minerals have different properties to help scientists identify them.  Which is NOT a property used to identify minerals?

• color
• hardness
• size
• luster

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

Dull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?

• luster
• color
• streak
• cleavage

What mineral is used for pencils?

• Graphite
• Galena
• Magnetite
• Quartz

How do you test the hardness of a mineral? 

• Throw it against a wall
• Step on it
• Scratch Test
• Kick it until it breaks