Mineral Properties and Characteristics

Mineral Properties and Characteristics

Assessment

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Science, Chemistry, Biology

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial describes a mineral that is fairly soft, has a conchoidal fracture, and exhibits brownish streaks resembling a dirty diaper. It is soft enough to be scratched with a fingernail.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of fracture does the mineral exhibit?

Conchoidal

Hackly

Fibrous

Splintery

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the appearance of the mineral's streaks described?

Clear and transparent

Metallic and reflective

Bright and shiny

Brownish, like a dirty diaper

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable characteristic of the mineral's hardness?

It cannot be scratched by any tool

It can be scratched with a fingernail

It can scratch glass

It is as hard as a diamond

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Softness

Metallic luster

Brownish streaks

Conchoidal fracture

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mineral's streak color compared to?

A clear sky

A shiny coin

A dirty diaper

A clean sheet