Rock and Mineral Identification

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

Front

What is the term for a mineral's ability to resist scratching?

Back

Hardness.

Front

What is an example of luster in minerals?

Back

Metallic.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

Front

What is the repeating pattern of particles in a mineral called?

Back

Crystal structure.

Front

What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock.

Front

What is the term for the way a mineral reflects light?

Back

Luster.

Front

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

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Mohs scale.

Front

What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What is the term for the color of a mineral's powder?

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Streak.