Properties of Minerals

Which of the following minerals has a metallic luster, a yellow streak, and is scratched by Galena?

• Hematite

• Magnetite

• Gold

• Galena

Which mineral could Quartz not scratch?

• Corundum

• Talc

• Feldspar

• Calcite

Which minerals would all scratch apatite?

• diamond, topaz, quartz

• quartz, calcite, gypsum

• fluorite, talc, calcite

• diamond, fluorite, corundum

-The color of the powder left behind when you rub the mineral against a tile.

• streak

• color

• harness

• luster

Gold, silver and copper are examples of minerals that have ______________________ luster.

• metallic

• nonmetallic

A ranking of a minerals from softest to hardest

• streak test

• luster test

• Mohs hardness scale

• fracture

The softest mineral on the Mohs Hardness scale

• Gypsum

• Talc

• Diamond

• Feldspar

Which mineral could Fluorite scratch?

• Diamond

• Calcite

• Quartz

• Apatite

Which of the following minerals can Apatite scratch? Select all that apply.

• Gypsum

• Fluorite

• Calcite

• Diamond

Which mineral is HARDER than quartz?

• Topaz, Corundum, and Diamond

• Feldspar. Apatite, and Talc

• Talc, Gypsum, Topaz

• Diamond, Calcite, Fluorite