Minerals

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What type of breakage happens when minerals break or split into flat sheets?

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cleavage

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Which physical property of pyrite is described by its metallic appearance when light hits its surface?

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luster

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When finding the _________ of a mineral we use the equation: mass / volume = ____

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density

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What is Mohs scale used to test?

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hardness

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A large mineral has fragments with jagged, irregular edges. What physical property is this showing?

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fracture

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What is the color of the crushed powered from a mineral called that is left behind on a rough surface?

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streak

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Classify items according to the Rules of Being a Mineral: Category A: gypsum, corundum, graphite Category B: coal, paper, feathers Which rule of being a mineral was used?

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Inorganic vs Organic

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Which physical property is sometimes not enough to identify minerals because they could appear the same? Options: streak, color, hardness, density.

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color

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Which mineral rule does the formation of rock candy follow, given that it forms in repeating patterns similar to minerals, with sharp edges and flat sides?

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crystal structure

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Which rule does diamond-formation follow?

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A mineral must be Naturally Occurring