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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
Physical Properties of Minerals
- Minerals have various physical properties used to identify them.
- Hardness is measured using the Mohs scale.
- Luster describes how a mineral reflects light.
- Streak refers to the color of a mineral's powder.
- Cleavage describes how a mineral breaks along flat surfaces.
- Color is not always a reliable property, due to impurities.
Identifying Minerals
- Minerals can be identified by testing their physical properties.
- Hardness is tested by scratching a mineral against a known object.
- Luster is observed by how the mineral reflects light.
- Streak is tested by rubbing a mineral across a porcelain tile.
- Cleavage is observed by examining how a mineral breaks.
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Test your knowledge on the physical properties of minerals! This quiz covers various identifying characteristics such as hardness, luster, streak, cleavage, and the reliability of color. Understand how these properties are tested and used to differentiate minerals.
