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Which of the following is a physical property of minerals?
Which of the following is a physical property of minerals?
What does the term "luster" describe in a mineral?
What does the term "luster" describe in a mineral?
Which test is used to measure the hardness of a mineral?
Which test is used to measure the hardness of a mineral?
Which mineral property refers to the color of its powdered form?
Which mineral property refers to the color of its powdered form?
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What is the Mohs scale used for?
What is the Mohs scale used for?
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Which mineral property describes how a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?
Which mineral property describes how a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?
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Quartz is an example of a mineral that has which type of luster?
Quartz is an example of a mineral that has which type of luster?
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Which of the following minerals is known for being very hard?
Which of the following minerals is known for being very hard?
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What is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale?
What is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale?
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If a mineral scratches glass but not a steel file, what is its hardness?
If a mineral scratches glass but not a steel file, what is its hardness?
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All minerals have the same color.
All minerals have the same color.
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The way a mineral reflects light is called luster.
The way a mineral reflects light is called luster.
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Cleavage refers to the way a mineral feels when touched.
Cleavage refers to the way a mineral feels when touched.
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A mineral with metallic luster looks shiny like a metal.
A mineral with metallic luster looks shiny like a metal.
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Streak is always the same color as the mineral.
Streak is always the same color as the mineral.
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What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?
What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?
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Name two tools you can use to test a mineral's hardness.
Name two tools you can use to test a mineral's hardness.
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Why is color alone not a reliable property for identifying minerals?
Why is color alone not a reliable property for identifying minerals?
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What property is tested by rubbing a mineral on a porcelain tile?
What property is tested by rubbing a mineral on a porcelain tile?
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Name three physical properties you can use to identify a mineral.
Name three physical properties you can use to identify a mineral.
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Study Notes
Mineral Properties
- Physical properties are used to identify minerals.
- Hardness is measured using the Mohs scale.
- Luster describes how a mineral reflects light.
- Streak is the color of a mineral's powder.
- Cleavage is how a mineral breaks along flat surfaces.
- Color can vary due to impurities.
Additional Mineral Properties
- Hardness is measured using the Mohs scale; diamond is the hardest mineral.
- Rubbing a mineral on a porcelain tile tests its streak.
- Color is not a reliable property for mineral identification due to impurities.
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Test your knowledge on the various physical properties that help identify minerals, including hardness, luster, and streak. This quiz will cover key concepts such as the Mohs scale and the significance of each property in mineral identification.
