Hardness/softness
Luster
Cleavage/Fracture
Streak
Color
100
Not hard or stiff
Define softness
100
A).True B).False
Is it true or false that Luster can be metallic or nonmetallic
100
Fracture-Minerals that break with uneven, rough, or jagged surfaces are called fracture.
Define Fracture
100
A).True B).False
Can the streak of metallic minerals tend to appear dark because the small particles of the streak absorb the light hitting them.
200
A). True B). False
Can a diamond cut through anything.
200
A).True B).False
When a mineral does not shine like metal, its luster is nonmetallic.
200
A).True B).False
Is Topaz(uncut) a fracture
200
Yes depending on what kind of mineral
Can streak be seen
300
A).Diamond B).Feldspar C).Quartz D).Talc
What is the softest mineral ? (hint) looks like powder when you scratch it.
300
Dull, pearly, silky, and glassy
What are some examples of nonmetallic luster
300
Cleavage-Minerals that break along smooth, flat surfaces are cleavage.
Define Cleavage/Fracture
300
A).True B).False
When you use a mineral for a streak test does it have to be softer than the streak plate.
400
A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched is its hardness
Define Hardness
400
A).Ruby Spinel B).Tanzanite C).Amethyst D).All of the above
What mineral shows luster
400
Fracture
Are Quartz cleavage or fracture
400
Streak is the color of the mineral in powdered form
Define streak
500
A).Topaz B).Talc C).Diamond D).Gold
What is the hardest mineral
500
describes the way a mineral reflects light from its surface; can be metallic or nonmetallic.
Define Luster
500
Cleavage
Is Mica Cleavage or Fracture
500
A).True B).False
When you make a streak can hematite turn to different colors
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