HCVS Science Module 7 Lesson Rocks 6.01 - 6.02

Which physical property of minerals will produce a colored line that is often different than the color of the mineral?

• cleavage

• color

• hardness

• streak color

Which physical property tests if a mineral can be scratched easily?

• cleavage

• hardness

• luster

• streak color

Which physical property shows that a mineral sparkles when it reflects light??

• cleavage

• hardness

• luster

• streak color

Which physical properties of this mineral can we observe with our eyes?

• Color and hardness

• Hardness and luster

• Cleavage and color

• Streak color and color

Which physical property is observed if a mineral can be scratched using your fingernail?

• cleavage

• hardness

• luster

• streak color

Which of the following describes the hardness of a mineral that measures 1 on the hardness scale?

• It can be easily scratched.

• It can be scratched with some difficulty.

• It can be scratched with a lot of difficulty.

• It can only be scratched with special equipment.

Which of the following describes the hardness of a mineral that measures 9 on the hardness scale?

• It rubs off your finger.

• It can be scratched with a nail.

• It can be scratched easily with a penny.

• It can only be scratched using special equipment.

Which tool can be used to test the luster of a mineral?

• Copper penny

• Flashlight

• Hand lens

• Streak plate

Using a hand lens and a hammer, you smash a mineral and notice it breaks into tiny, flat pieces. What can you conclude from your observations?

• The mineral is soft.

• The mineral is hard.

• The mineral has cleavage.

• The mineral does not have cleavage.

How can you describe a mineral that has a measure of 8 on the hardness scale, sparkles, and breaks into square chunks?

• It is soft, metallic, and has cleavage.

• It is hard, metallic, and has cleavage.

• It is hard, metallic, and does not have cleavage.

• It is hard, non-metallic, and has cleavage.

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