The most common classification of minerals is based on

A mineral always contains certain elements in definite proportions. This is referring to its

. The repeating pattern of a mineral’s particles in a solid is known as

What term means that a mineral cannot form from materials that were once part of a living thing?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?

What is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with an orderly crystalline structure and a definite chemical composition?

Which of the following properties is generally the least useful in identifying minerals?

The appearance or quality of light reflected from the surface of a mineral is called ____.

The resistance of a mineral to being scratched is called ____.

The color of the powdered form of a mineral is called ____.

Mohs scale is used to determine what property of minerals?

The tendency of minerals to break along smooth flat surfaces is called ____.

What is the uneven breakage of a mineral called?

The Table below shows the hardness of six minerals.

Using the table, which mineral will scratch Alabaster but will NOT scratch Ekanite?

The picture shows a mineral being tested.

Which mineral property is being tested in the picture?

Which is a rock that contains a metal or other useful mineral that can be mined and sold at a profit?