Properties of Minerals

The way in which a mineral reflects light is called

• color
• luster
• cleavage
• fracture

The ability of a mineral to resist scratching is called

• streak
• fracture
• hardness
• cleavage

Which mineral property is being shown here?

• luster
• cleavage
• streak
• fracture

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

If you look at a mineral and decide if it is metallic or nonmetallic, shiny, dull, glassy, how it reflects light -you are looking at its __________.

• luster
• cleavage
• fracture
• streak

 What is the name of the scale used to determine the hardness of a mineral?

• Moh's Scale
• Weighing Scale
• Fish Scale
  
• Snake Scale

A ________ is a naturally occurring, inorganic, solid that can have crystal structure and definite chemical composition. 

• mineral
• rock
• crystal
• fluorite

Inorganic means not made of living things.

• True
• False

A ________ of a mineral is the color of its powder. 

• streak
• luster
• cleavage
• fracture

The least useful property when identifying minerals is _______________.

• streak
• luster
• color
• density

How do you test the hardness of a mineral? 

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