Which of the following is a characteristic of a mineral? (check all that apply)

A solid composted of one or more types of minerals.

The color of a minerals powder.

The way a mineral reflects light. It can be metallic or non-metallic.

This is not a very reliable source to identify a mineral.

Tendency for a mineral to split along a smooth, flat surface.

Tendency for a mineral to break into pieces with uneven surfaces.

A mineral's ability to scratch or be scratched. We test this by scratching the mineral on glass.

The "gluing" together of rock fragments.

The dropping off of sediments by wind, water and/or ice

The hardening of liquid rock as it cools.

The breakdown of rock material at Earth's surface

Molten (melted) rock beneath Earth's surface

Melted rock on Earth's surface

Igneous rocks that form quickly on Earth's surface

Igneous rocks that form slowly beneath Earth's surface

Rocks that form when sediments are compacted and cemented together

Rocks that are formed when molten (melted rock) cools and solidifies.

Sedimentary rocks made from sediments joined together after deposition, burial, compaction and cementation.

Sedimentary rocks that form when water containing dissolved mineral evaporates and leaves behind solid minerals.

Sedimentary rocks that form from the remains of living things.

Rocks formed directly from any type of rock under extreme heat and pressure.

Occurs when large areas of rock are under intense heat and pressure; associated with mountain buliding.

Occurs when molten rock comes into contact with surrounding rock in a small area

The light-colored and dark-colored bands of minerals that form parallel to the foliated in metamorphic rocks

Igneous rocks that are rich in silicon and aluminum and are lighter in color and have a lower density

Igneous rocks that are rich in iron and magnesium and have a higher density and darker color.

Gas pockets found in Igneous rocks