Properties of Minerals

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What is the name of the scale used to determine a mineral's hardness?

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Mohs scale of hardness.

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Which property is NOT used to identify minerals?

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Size.

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How do you test the hardness of a mineral?

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Scratch Test.

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Which mineral is one of the hardest minerals?

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Diamond.

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What is the hardness of diamond on Mohs Hardness Scale?

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10.

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What is the definition of 'streak' in mineralogy?

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The color of the powder left when a mineral is scratched on a streak plate.

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What does 'luster' refer to in minerals?

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The way a mineral reflects light.

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What is the hardness of talc on Mohs Hardness Scale?

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1.

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What is the hardness of quartz on Mohs Hardness Scale?

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7.

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What is the definition of 'cleavage' in minerals?

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The tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.