Minerals Review 1

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What is the measure of a mineral's ability to resist scratching?

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Hardness

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What is the term for the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces?

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Cleavage

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What mineral property is indicated by the color of a mineral in powdered form?

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Streak

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What does the term 'streak' refer to in mineralogy?

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The color of the mineral in powdered form.

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What scale is used to measure the hardness of a mineral?

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Moh's scale

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What is luster in relation to minerals?

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Luster refers to the way a mineral reflects light.

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What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces, while fracture is an irregular break.

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the significance of Moh's scale in geology?

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Moh's scale ranks minerals based on their hardness from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).

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How can you determine the hardness of a mineral?

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By scratching it against other materials of known hardness.