physical property of some minerals that causes them to break with uneven, rough, or jagged surfaces
fracture
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hardest mineral (scale of 10)
diamond
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If a steel file has a hardness of 6.5, it will scratch any mineral with a hardness _________
below 6.5
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the color of a mineral in its powdered form, as shown when it is rubbed on a porcelain plate or unglazed tile
streak
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trap
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rocket
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rocket
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banana
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the type of luster that looks like polished metal
metallic
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a scale that ranks the relative hardness of minerals from 1 to 10
Mohs Hardness Scale
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As the numbers on the Mohs Hardness Scale decrease, the hardness of the mineral _______________.
decreases
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As the numbers on the Mohs Hardness Scale increase, the hardness of the mineral _______________.
increases
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banana
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gift
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shark
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banana
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physical property of some minerals that cause them to break along smooth, flat surfaces
cleavage
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a mineral's resistance to being scratched
hardness
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the type of luster that looks like glass
vitreous
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Which of these is something that rocks and minerals have in common? Both are formed naturally, have a specific chemical composition, contain organic material, or have a crystalline structure.
Both are formed naturally
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the type of luster that is a solid color and shimmers faintly