Science Study Guide 6th Grade

____ is the light that shines off of a mineral.

• Scratch

• Reflects

• Extinguishes

• Luster

Molten rock stored beneath the Earth's surface is called:

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When molten rock erupts near Earths surface. aka (ash)

What are rare and attractive minerals that can be worn as jewelry?

• Crystals

• Fossils

• Gemstones

• Metals

Which scientist studies minerals?

• Geologists

• Chemists

• Astronomers

• Mineralogists

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What is the color of a mineral in its powdered form called?

• Streak

• Texture

• Luster

• Polished

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

• Density

• Color

• Hardness

• Luster

What is the hardest mineral?

FOR 20 POINTS: what is the mineral with a hardness of 5.5?

If something breaks with a smooth, flat surface

• hardness

• luster

• cleavage

• wood