MINERALS review

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What is the softest mineral according to Moh's Scale?

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Talc

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

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Metallic

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What is the Mohs hardness scale?

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A ranking of minerals from softest to hardest.

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What is the streak of a mineral?

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The color of a mineral’s powder left behind after it is scratched on a piece of unglazed tile.

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True or False: Streak is the color of the mineral in its powder form.

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True

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What is the hardest mineral on Moh's Scale?

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Diamond

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What is the difference between metallic and nonmetallic luster?

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Metallic luster reflects light like a metal, while nonmetallic luster does not.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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The tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.

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What is fracture in minerals?

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The way a mineral breaks other than along cleavage planes.

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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.