Properties of minerals

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What are nonmetallic minerals?
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Nonmetallic minerals are minerals that do not reflect light and have a dull appearance.
2.
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What is hardness in minerals?
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Hardness is a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched or how easily it can scratch other materials.
3.
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What is cleavage in minerals?
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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along smooth, flat surfaces.
4.
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What properties are used to identify minerals?
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The properties used to identify minerals include luster, streak, and hardness.
5.
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What is a crystal?
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A crystal is a solid that has its atoms arranged in a regular, repeating pattern.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is luster in minerals?
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Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral, indicating its shine.
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What is streak in mineral identification?
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Streak is the color of the powder left when a mineral is scraped across a hard surface.
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