Mineral Properties SC.4.E.6.2 (Hernando 23/24)

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What are the physical properties of a rock?

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The characteristics that make up the rock.

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What is the physical property of luster?

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How shiny a rock is.

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Which tool is used to test the streak of a rock?

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Streak plate.

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What mineral property test is indicated by sharp, jagged edges on a rock?

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Cleavage.

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What mineral property describes how shiny a rock is?

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Luster.

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What is the definition of mineral cleavage?

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The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces.

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What is the difference between luster and streak?

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Luster refers to how shiny a mineral appears, while streak is the color of the powder left when a mineral is scraped on a streak plate.

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What are some examples of physical properties of minerals?

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Color, hardness, luster, streak, cleavage, and fracture.

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How can you determine the hardness of a mineral?

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By using the Mohs scale of hardness, which ranks minerals from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).

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What is the significance of a mineral's streak?

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It helps identify the mineral, as the streak color is often more consistent than the color of the mineral itself.