Rock Properties

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

• value

• weight

• physical attributes

• name

What are the 4 physical properties of minerals that we study in 3rd grade?

• Color, Shininess, Smell, Prettiest

• Color, Luster, Hardness, Texture

• Prettiest, Size, Smell, Hardness

• Size, Shape, Color, Luster

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

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

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Feldspar

• Talc

If you feel that a mineral is rough or bumpy, you are testing its

• Texture

• Luster

• Hardness

How would you classify this rock based on color, luster, and texture?

• dark color, dull luster, smooth texture

• light color, shiny luster, smooth texture

• dark color, shiny luster, rough texture

• light color, dull luster, smooth texture

Rocks are observed by their properties. 

• true

• false

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which term describes how a rock's surface looks and feels?

• Density

• Streak

• Texture

• Fracture

How are rocks different? Check all that apply.

• They contain different minerals.

• There are different types.

• They are different colors.

• They are nonliving.

What is the color and texture of basalt?

• Coarse

• Dark

• Fine

• Light Gray

What the rock is made of will NOT affect its color.

• True

• False