A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure
density
streak
mineral
non silicate mineral
2. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
The way a surface (of a mineral) reflect light. Either metallic or nonmetallic:
Cleavage
Streak
Luster
Reflection
3. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
The tendency for a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form, smooth flat surfaces.
Cleavage
Fracture
Crystallization
Fracture
4. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
The color of the powdered form of a mineral found by rubbing a mineral against a white tile.
Luster
Cleavage
Streak
Fracture
5. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
What is the scale that is used to indicate hardness of a mineral?
Red Scale
Moh's scale
Einstein Scale
Fracture Scale
6. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
If a mineral does not break smoothly, and leaves an uneven surface:
cleavage
fracture
hardness
inorganic
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The following image shows what mineral property?
Hardness
Streak
Cleavage
None of the above
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What are the two types of luster?
Metallic and Metallic
Nonmetallic and Shiny
Metallic and Nonmetallic
Shiny and Dull
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A mineral is a living object
True
False
10. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
4 pts
Which of these minerals is softer than glass?
Topaz
Corundum
Calcite
Orthoclase
11. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
You are in California playing around in a stream when you come across a substance that appears to be gold. Which test would be the most inaccurate in determining if it is gold?
color
streak
hardness
density
12. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
The softest minerals is__________
Quartz
Topaz
Talc
Amethyst
13. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Diamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.