Mineral Properties
Freebie question
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What tool is used to determine the streak of a mineral?
streak plate, unglazed tile, glass or porcelain (white or dark surface I will take also)
Name 2 of the minerals from our lab bins.
Obsidian, basalt, copper or iron ore etc
What property uses a balance scale?
Density
When in Mrs. G's bday
Oct.19
The softest mineral
Talc
fracture
What safety item should you wear if you are using heat, glass, or chemicals in the lab?
goggles
Using the Mohs scale, this mineral has a hardness of 10
What is a diamond?
If a penny does not scratch a mineral, what should you try next?
glass, ceramic
Why is color not a good indicator to use when identifying a mineral? (give 2 answers)
other minerals can have the same color and minerals can come in different colors
Name the planets from the sun going out.
Two elements are found in most minerals-(hint: one is what plants give off and the other has the symbol S)
What is oxygen and silicon
Each team member must show your best dance move to get these points.
dance
If a penny does scratch a mineral, what should you try next?
fingernail
Consists of 10 minerals arranged from 10 to 1 and tells us how to determine what mineral it is by hardness.
What is Mohs scale
What has mass and takes up space?
matter
You get candy and points if you can name the mascot of New Braunfels teams.
What is a unicorn?