Characteristics and Properties of Minerals

The video tutorial describes a mineral that is often pink, has a meatball-like appearance, and possesses a hardness of about six on the Mohs scale.

What color is this mineral often associated with?

• Green

• Pink

• Yellow

• Blue

How is the appearance of this mineral described?

• Like a sphere

• Like a crystal

• Like a meatball

• Like a cube

What is the hardness level of this mineral on the Mohs scale?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this mineral?

• Hardness of six

• Meatball-like appearance

• Transparent

• Pink color

What is a common feature of minerals with a hardness of six?

• They can scratch glass

• They are easily scratched by a knife

• They are harder than quartz

• They are softer than talc