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All minerals have the same color.
All minerals have the same color.
False
The way a mineral reflects light is called luster.
The way a mineral reflects light is called luster.
True
Cleavage refers to the way a mineral feels when touched.
Cleavage refers to the way a mineral feels when touched.
False
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
Multiple Choice Questions
- Physical Property of Minerals: Hardness is a physical property of minerals.
- Luster Description: Luster describes a mineral's shininess or how it reflects light.
- Hardness Test: The scratch test is used to measure the hardness of a mineral.
- Mineral Powder Color: Streak refers to the color of a mineral's powdered form.
- Mohs Scale Use: The Mohs scale is used to determine a mineral's hardness.
- Cleavage Definition: Cleavage describes how a mineral breaks along flat surfaces.
Additional Questions
- Quartz Luster: Quartz has a glassy luster.
- Hard Mineral: Diamond is known for being very hard.
- Softest Mineral: Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale.
- Mineral Hardness (Glass/Steel): If a mineral scratches glass but not steel, its hardness is 6.
- Color Reliability: Color alone is not a reliable way to identify minerals because impurities can affect color.
- Streak Test: The streak test determines the color of a mineral's powder.
- Mineral Identification Properties: Hardness, luster, color, streak, cleavage, and fracture are used to identify minerals.
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Test your knowledge on the physical properties of minerals, including hardness, luster, and cleavage. This quiz covers essential concepts like the Mohs scale and methods for identifying minerals. Perfect for geology students and enthusiasts alike!
