Mineral Properties Review

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

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Moh's Hardness Scale

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What term describes a mineral's ability to scratch or be scratched by another mineral or substance?

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Hardness

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What is it called when a mineral breaks apart in an irregular way?

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Fracture

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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.

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What is the identity of a mineral with a glassy luster and a hardness less than 3?

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Talc

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What is the definition of mineral?

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces, while fracture is an irregular break.

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What property of minerals is described by their luster?

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Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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What is the Mohs scale of hardness?

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A scale that ranks minerals from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond) based on their ability to scratch one another.

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What mineral is known for its softness and is used in talcum powder?

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Talc