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- 1. Multiple Choice
The way in which a mineral reflects light
streak
luster
hardness
- 2. Multiple Choice
A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystal structure
Rock
streak
mineral
- 3. Multiple Choice
The manner in which a mineral breaks along curved or irregular surfaces
streak
cleavage
fracture
- 4. Multiple Choice
A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
hardness
luster
streak
- 5. Multiple Choice
The splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces
fracture
cleavage
hardness
- 6. Multiple Choice
The color of the powder of a mineral
hardness
streak
luster
- 7. Multiple Choice
Mass divided by volume
streak
density
hardness
- 8. Multiple Choice
When we tested minerals in class, we used a nail, a penny, and our fingernail to test the ___________________ of the mineral
streak
hardness
- 9. Multiple Choice
The _______________________ of a mineral can be metallic or nonmetallic.
luster
color
- 10. Multiple Choice
When testing the ________________________of a mineral, we can use the white or black plate and look at the color of the powder the mineral left behind.
hardness
streak
- 11. Multiple Choice
The scale that measures the hardness of a mineral
Linear scale
bathroom scale
Moh's scale
- 12. Multiple Choice
Scientists use mineral ________________ to identify and classify minerals.
pieces
names
properties
structures
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which one is not a property used to identify minerals?
streak
luster
hardness
size
- 14. Multiple Choice
Gold, silver and copper are examples of minerals that have ______________________ luster.
metallic
nonmetallic
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following minerals is one of the hardest minerals?
pearl
diamond
talc
quartz
- 16. Multiple ChoiceDull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?lustercolorstreakcleavage
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat mineral is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale and the main ingredient in baby powder?feldspartalcgypsumkaolinite
- 18. Multiple Choice_____________________ means that the mineral was formed by nature, not by a human or machineNaturally OccurringInorganic ProcessesSolidCrystal Shape
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhen a mineral breaks in an uneven, rough, or jagged wayLusterCleavageHardnessFracture
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the LEAST useful way to identify a mineral?lusterstreakcolordensity
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