A mineral's streak and hardness are caused by the
internal arrangement of atoms
The way a mineral reflects light is known as its
Luster
What is the most abundant gas in the troposphere?
Nitrogen
What is the least abundant gas in the troposphere (according to your ESRT)?
other
What is the percent of Oxygen in the troposphere?
21%
Name a distinguishing characteristic of calcite that quartz does not have.
Calcite bubbles with acid
A mineral that breaks along smooth, flat surfaces has _________?
Cleavage
Iron is an element found in garnet...True or False.
True
What mineral has a hardness of 6.5 and is used for jewelry?
Olivine
What mineral scratches calcite but can be scratched by fluorite?
Dolomite
Which mineral would be broken down most quickly if shaken in a container - PYRITE or GALENA?
Galena
A mineral breaks by cleavage or fracture due to its _______?
internal arrangement of atoms
Quartz and hematite have different colors due to ________.
Internal arrangement of atoms
The powder form of a mineral is called its
Streak
Scratching a mineral across a glass plate is a test for what property?
Hardness
What mineral is light green and has a granular feel when you touch it?
Olivine
