Mineral Properties and Identification

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The way that a mineral reflects light (It can be metallic or non-metallic.)

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luster

Front

The color left by a mineral in its powdered form on a white ceramic plate.

Back

streak

Front

Which mineral property is being shown here? Options: luster, hardness, cleavage, streak

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streak

Front

The scale used to measure hardness of minerals is called the _______.

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Moh's Hardness Scale

Front

A mineral breaks along rough, jagged surfaces. What Property describes this?

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fracture

Front

A mineral breaks into smooth pieces like are shown in the picture. What Property would you use to describe its breakage?

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Cleavage

Front

The mineral's ability to scratch another object (tools used to test this include glass, fingernail, steel, and a copper penny).

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Hardness

Front

Diamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.

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10

Front

What type of LUSTER do these minerals have?

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Metallic

Front

What type of LUSTER do these minerals have?

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Vitreous (Glassy)