What term describes when a mineral breaks apart in an irregular way?
Mineral Properties Review

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Fracture
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mineral's ability to scratch or be scratched by another mineral or substance called?
Back
Hardness
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define a mineral in terms of its composition and characteristics.
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A mineral is a non-living solid material found in nature that has the same makeup throughout the entire substance.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a mineral has luster, how would you describe its appearance?
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It is very shiny.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean for a mineral to be inorganic?
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It is not alive, never has been alive, and never will be.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the way light interacts with the surface of a mineral?
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Luster
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What property of minerals is measured on the Mohs scale?
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Hardness
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