MINERALS GRADE 4

Front

What is the property of a mineral that describes its appearance in terms of color?

Back

Color

Front

What is the term for the color of the mark that a mineral leaves when scraped on a white tile?

Back

Streak

Front

What type of luster do gold, silver, and copper minerals have?

Back

Metallic luster

Front

What scale is used to rank minerals from softest to hardest?

Back

Mohs hardness scale

Front

What property describes a mineral breaking along a smooth flat surface?

Back

Cleavage and Fracture

Front

What is the property that describes how shiny or dull a mineral appears?

Back

Luster

Front

What is the term for the resistance of a mineral to being scratched?

Back

Hardness

Front

What is the process called when a mineral breaks unevenly or in a jagged manner?

Back

Fracture

Front

What is the term for the natural color of a mineral?

Back

Color

Front

What is the name of the test used to determine a mineral's hardness?

Back

Mohs hardness scale