Mineral Properties Review

Front

What is the term for when a mineral breaks apart in an irregular way?

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Fracture

Front

If a mineral has luster, how would you describe its appearance?

Back

It is very shiny.

Front

What property of a mineral is tested by rubbing it on a porcelain plate to observe the color of its powder?

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Streak

Front

What is the outward appearance of a mineral that is noticeable by sight?

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Color

Front

What term describes how a mineral reflects light, indicating its shininess or lack thereof?

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Luster

Front

What is the difference between a mineral's color and its streak?

Back

Color is the outward appearance, while streak is the color of the mineral in powdered form.

Front

What is the significance of a mineral's hardness in identifying it?

Back

Hardness indicates how resistant a mineral is to scratching, which is a key identification property.

Front

What scale is commonly used to measure the hardness of minerals?

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Mohs Hardness Scale.

Front

What is the term for the way a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

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Cleavage

Front

How does the crystal structure of a mineral affect its properties?

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The arrangement of atoms in a crystal structure influences properties like cleavage, fracture, and hardness.