Earth Science, Chapter 5, Minerals, Flashcard

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Minerals are

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natural

Front

Minerals are

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inorganic

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Minerals have

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crystal shape

Front

Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs scale? Options: Talc, Quartz, Diamond, Feldspar

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Diamond

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The ________ measures how hard a mineral is.

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Mohs Scale

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What is the color of powdered mineral?

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Streak

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_________ is the resistance to being scratched.

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hardness

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What describes how the mineral reflects light?

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luster

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_____ is if something breaks into smooth flat layers.

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cleavage

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A mineral breaks apart in a jagged or rough layer is called?

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fracture