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- 1. Multiple Choice
Cleavage
forms when a mineral breaks along smooth, flat surfaces
forms when a mineral breaks along rough, uneven surfaces
- 2. Multiple Choice
Fracture
forms when a mineral breaks along rough, uneven surfaces
forms when a mineral breaks along smooth, flat surfaces
- 3. Multiple Choice
Hardness is
the color of a mineral in its powdered form
the way in which a mineral's surface reflects or absorbs light
a mineral's ability to resist being scratched
- 4. Multiple Choice
Luster is
the color of a mineral in its powdered form
the way in which a mineral's surface reflects or absorbs light
a mineral's ability to resist being scratched
- 5. Multiple Choice
Streak is
the color of a mineral in its powdered form
the way in which a mineral's surface reflects or absorbs light
a mineral's ability to resist being scratched
- 6. Multiple Choice
Color alone is the best way to identify a mineral
true
false
- 7. Multiple Choice
Metallic minerals
Reflect a great deal of light and leave a colorful streak
Do not reflect a great deal of light but leave a colorful streak
Do not reflect a great deal of light and do not leave a colorful streak
Reflect a great deal of light but do not leave a colorful streak
- 8. Multiple Choice
Density is
the mass of the mineral divided by its volume
the volume of the mineral divided by its mass
the specific gravity of a mineral
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which mineral has a metallic luster
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why are diamonds used in drill bits?
because of their luster
because of their hardness
because of their streak
- 11. Multiple Choice
This photo is an example of
cleavage
fracture
- 12. Multiple Choice
This photo is an example of
cleavage
fracture
- 13. Multiple Choice
What scale is used to identify minerals by their hardness?
Nye
Newton
Mohs
- 14. Multiple Choice
A diamond would scratch feldspar
true
false
- 15. Multiple Choice
Talc would scratch Fluorite
true
false
- 16. Multiple Choice
The best way to identify a mineral is by its color.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
What color streak do nonmetallic minerals usually produce?
Green
Brown
White
Black
- 18. Multiple Choice
A mineral's luster can be ...
waxy
silky
pearly
all of these
- 19. Multiple Choice
A vitreous luster appears...
waxy
silky
pearly
glassy
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