Physical Attributes of Rocks and Minerals

Hardness, color, and luster are examples of a mineral's ___________.

• value

• weight
• physical attributes

• name

Using the Mohs Hardness Scale, what mineral is the hardest?

• Quartz
• Diamond
• Feldspar
• Talc

Using the Mohs Hardness Scale (click the text to see the Scale), name two minerals harder than Fluorite.

• Talc and Calcite
• Gypsum and Quartz
• Quartz and Corundum

• Diamond and Talc

What are some words that describe texture?

Pick all that apply...

• smooth

• rough

• pretty

• bumpy

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

Which words describe luster?

Pick all that apply...

• mineral

• shiny

• dull

Describe the rock...

(select all that apply)

• it is green

• it is smooth

• it is dull

• it is shiny

Describe the rock...

(select all that apply...)

• smooth

• black

• dull

• bumpy

All rocks contain at least one mineral.

• True
• False

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

• biologist
• geologist
• zoologist
• rockologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What do all rocks have in common?

• same size
• same color
• contain minerals
• same shape