Minerals and Mineral Properties

Part of a gemstone's value is based on the way it shines in reflected light. The way a mineral reflects light is described as the mineral's

• streak

• color

• luster

• fracture

Which of the following is NOT a property of a mineral?

• luster

• color

• hardness

• size

A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a crystalline structure is a

• Sulfide

• Sulfate

• Mineral

• Element

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following properties of minerals is described with the Mohs scale?

• luster

• fracture

• fluorescence

• hardness

Minerals can be identified according to their properties. Alan finds a mineral that is shiny. In which category does Alan's mineral belong?

• Cleavage

• Hardness

• Metallic

• Nonmetallic

How can minerals be identified?

• By their physical properties

• By their color, luster, and hardness

• By their form, streak, and cleavage

• All of the above

Whether or not a mineral will float in water is based on its _________.

• Luster

• Hardness

• Cleavage

• Density

Which is NOT a property used for identifying minerals?

• Streak

• Hardness

• Color

• Taste

Which of the following best explains a hardness scale?

• a scale that tests the hardness of a mineral by scratching other materials

• a scale that tests the hardness of a rock by scratching other materials

• a scale that tests the hardness of a mineral by being rubbed on other materials

• a scale that tests the hardness of a rock by being rubbed on other materials

What is the color of a mineral in powdered form called?

• Gas

• Fracture

• Streak

• Liquid