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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the color of a mineral in powdered form called?GasFractureStreakLiquid
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe hardest known mineral on the Mohs Hardness Scale is:FluoriteSypsumTopazDiamond
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat occurs when minerals break unevenly along curved or irregular surfaces?LusterFractureCleavageStreak
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a crystalline structure is aSulfideSulfateMineralElement
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the softest mineral on the Mohs Hardness Scale?DiamondGypsumTopazTalc
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following properties does the Mohs scale measure?LusterHardnessDensityStreak
- 7. Multiple Choice_____ is how light bounces off of a mineral.ColorHardnessLusterStreak
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA mineral is inorganic: True or FalseTrueFalse
- 9. Multiple Choice
What mineral is used for pencils?GraphiteGalenaMagnetiteQuartz - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich mineral property is being shown here?lusterhardnessstreak
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow much a mineral resists scratching isStreakFractureHardnessCleavage
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe least useful property when identifying minerals isStreakLusterColor
- 13. Multiple Choice_________ is when a mineral splits along flat surfaces.colorcleavagefracture
- 14. Multiple Choice___________ breaks in irregular or with jagged edges.propertieshardnesscleavagefracture
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy is coal not a mineral?It is not living (inorganic)It has plant life in it (organic)
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