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What property describes a mineral's ability to be stretched into wire?
What property describes a mineral's ability to be stretched into wire?
- Tenacity
- Sectility
- Malleability
- Ductility (correct)
Which property indicates that a mineral can return to its original shape after being bent?
Which property indicates that a mineral can return to its original shape after being bent?
- Flexibility and elastic (correct)
- Tenacity
- Brittleness
- Flexibility but inelastic
What does the term solubility refer to in the context of minerals?
What does the term solubility refer to in the context of minerals?
- The stability of a mineral at different temperatures
- The ability of a mineral to conduct electricity
- The temperature at which minerals melt
- The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent (correct)
Which of the following properties is related to the breaking of a mineral into powder when stressed?
Which of the following properties is related to the breaking of a mineral into powder when stressed?
Which property indicates the temperature at which a solid mineral turns into a liquid?
Which property indicates the temperature at which a solid mineral turns into a liquid?
Which property describes the appearance of a mineral when light is reflected from its surface?
Which property describes the appearance of a mineral when light is reflected from its surface?
What is the primary use of Moh's scale of hardness in mineralogy?
What is the primary use of Moh's scale of hardness in mineralogy?
Which of the following properties is used to describe the tendency of a mineral to break along flat planar surfaces?
Which of the following properties is used to describe the tendency of a mineral to break along flat planar surfaces?
How is the specific gravity of a mineral defined?
How is the specific gravity of a mineral defined?
What is the term for the powdered color of a mineral?
What is the term for the powdered color of a mineral?
Study Notes
### Mineral Properties
- Ductility describes a mineral's ability to be stretched into wire.
- Elasticity indicates a mineral's ability to return to its original shape after being bent.
- Solubility refers to the ability of a mineral to dissolve in a solvent, typically water.
- Fissility is the property related to the breaking of a mineral into powder when stressed.
- Melting Point indicates the temperature at which a solid mineral turns into a liquid.
- Luster describes the appearance of a mineral when light is reflected from its surface.
- Mohs Hardness Scale is used to compare the relative hardness of minerals.
- Cleavage describes the tendency of a mineral to break along flat planar surfaces.
- Specific Gravity is defined as the ratio of the density of a mineral to the density of water.
- Streak refers to the powdered color of a mineral.
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This quiz explores the essential characteristics of minerals, including their definitions and various physical properties used for identification. Test your knowledge on luster, color, hardness, and more. Perfect for mineral enthusiasts and students alike!
