Chapter 3 Lesson 2

Who are the scientists that study the distribution of minerals, mineral properties, and their uses?

Which of the following is/are a proven method of mineral identification?

• Hardness

• Size

• Luster

• Density

This mineral is often clear, has a glassy luster, and can scratch glass...what is it?

• Feldspar

• Calcite

• Granite

• Quartz

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What part of a house can you use to identify a mineral? (Don't try this at home)

• Pipe

• Glass

• Doorknob

• Xbox Controller

Which of the following is/are a proven method of mineral identification?

• Color

• Streak

• Sound

A form of mineral identification that displays the color of a mineral in powdered form

• Streak

• Luster

• Hardness

The density of an object is equal to its ____ divided by its ______

• Size, Color

• Mass, Volume

• Height, Volume

• Width, Mass

The way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface is called ______

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The resistance of a mineral to being scratched is called its ________

If a mineral breaks with smooth, flat surfaces, it has