Mineral Identification

The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's

• hardness

• specific gravity

• luster

• streak

A mineral's resistance to being scratched is called

• cleavage

• fracture

• streak

• hardness

Define luster

• the color of the powdered form of a mineral

• the smooth, flat surfaces of a mineral

• when a mineral breaks unevenly and has sharp edges

• the way a surface reflects light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A metallic mineral is ____

• shiny, looks like it is made of metal

• dull, does not look like it was made of metal

What does naturally occurring mean?

• found in nature

• man-made

• made from living things

Which mineral property is being shown here?

• luster
• hardness
• cleavage
• streak

Which of these minerals is softer than glass?

• Topaz 
• Corundum 
• Calcite 
• Orthoclase 

Can a glass plate scratch apatite?

• Yes 
• No 

Can a penny scratch fluorite?

• Yes 
• No 

What mineral is cubic or irregular, yellowish, has a hardness of 6, and a dark green streak?

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1