The color of a minerals powder is called its ________________.
streak
luster
color
crystal system
2. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
How light shines off a mineral is called a mineral's ________________. (dull, metalic, non-metalic)
streak
luster
color
crystal system
3. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
What is the hardest mineral on Earth?
talc
diamond
ruby
topaz
4. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
... shown here?
luster
hardness
cleavage
streak
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The ability of a mineral to resist scratching is called ___________.
Streak
Fracture
Hardness
Cleavage
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
______ is the observable tint/look of a mineral.
Luster
Streak
Hardness
Color
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Hardness is a property that helps identify minerals. Scientists use a scale of 1-10 to show the hardness of a mineral. What number would be given to the hardest?
1
5
6
10
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Hardness is a property that helps identify minerals. Scientists use a scale of 1-10 to show the hardness of a mineral. What number would be given to the softest?
1
3
5
10
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
_________ is the tendency to split along definite planes.
color
cleavage
fracture
hardness
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
___________ breaks in irregular or with jagged edges.