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Give at least 3 charaactersitics of minerals.
natural, inorganic, solid, ordered internal structure, definite chemical composition
How do we identify minerals?
By their physical properties.
Name at least 3 of the physical properties of minerals.
Colour, Lustre, Streak, Hardness, Transparency, Magnetism
A student uses a penny and an iron nail to test how well a mineral can resist scratching. What property is being tested?
Hardness
The color of the powder left behind when you rub the mineral against a tile.
Streak
What is the name of the scale used to determine a mineral's hardness?
Moh's Hardness Scale
The way a mineral's surface reflects light
Luster
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical make-up and a repeating crystal structure
mineral
What is the softest mineral on Moh's Scale?
Talc
What is the hardest mineral on Moh's Scale?
Diamond
List two uses for minerals.
medicine, fertilizer, jewelry, building materials, cosmetics, cooking materials (pots and pans), salt
What type of breakage is displayed here?
Cleavage
Everything you can see is made of matter. True or False.
True
What type of mineral would provide the greatest luster?
A shiny or metallic mineral
Usually the same color as the mineral.
Streak
Are minerals solid, liquid or gas?
Solid
Why is ice a mineral, but water is not?
Ice is a solid and water is a liquid. All minerals are solid.
Are minerals natural or man - made?
Natural