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The Physical Properties of Minerals
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of a defining attribute of a mineral?Definite chemical compositionOrganicLiquid or GasMan Made
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the main physical properties of minerals?Luster, Streak, ColorStreak, Hardness, LusterHardness, Color, Luster, StreakHardness, Color
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow do you test the hardness of a mineral?Throw it against a wallStep on itScratch TestKick it until it breaks
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat scale is used to test the hardness of a mineral?Mineral Hardness ScaleMoh's Hardness ScaleHom's Hardness ScaleShom Hardness Scale
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow effective is the physical property of color in identifying a mineral?Very effective. You can immediately identify it based only on the color.It doesn't make a difference. Every mineral can be any color.It is one property and may not be used alone to identify a mineral.Color isn't a physical property.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two types of luster?Metallic and MetallicNonmetallic and ShinyMetallic and NonmetallicShiny and Dull
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow do you test the streak of a mineral?By scraping some of the mineral onto a streak plate.Look for streaks on the mineral.Google it.You don't.
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