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Physical Properties of Minerals

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Physical Properties of Minerals
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mineral property is determined by observing the color of its powder?

Luster

Hardness

Streak

Cleavage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The least useful property when identifying minerals is

Streak
Luster
Color

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for a mineral's ability to glow under ultraviolet light?

Fluorescence

Luster

Cleavage

Streak

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mineral is known for its ability to be split into thin sheets?

Calcite

Feldspar

Mica

Quartz

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

Sulfide
Sulfate
Mineral
Element

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the color of a mineral's surface in reflected light?

Streak

Luster

Hardness

Cleavage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the softest mineral on the Mohs Hardness Scale?

Diamond
Gypsum
Topaz
Talc

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