Characteristics of a mineral: natural, crystalline structure, solid, or all of the above?
Minerals Review 3 & 4

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9th Grade
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Laurie Fry
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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all of the above
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a mineral breaks along flat surfaces, it demonstrates this property.
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cleavage
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a mineral is said to be "metallic", this is a description of its: color, streak, luster, cleavage
Back
luster
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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This mineral identification property is the most easily observed, but the least reliable.
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color
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is color not a very good indicator in identifying minerals?
Back
Many different minerals come in the same color.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What tool is needed to determine the color of a mineral’s powder?
Back
Unglazed porcelain tile (ceramic plate)
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which mineral property refers to how easily a mineral can be scratched?
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Hardness
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