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1
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What does color refer to

A

The outward appearance

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2
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Give to mineral examples with a gold color

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Pyrite gold

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3
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I have one mineral example was a blue color

A

Azurite

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4
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Define luster

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The way a mineral reflects light

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5
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Describe in metallic luster give one example of a mineral with the metallic luster

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Metallic luster shine like metal example is graphite

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6
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DescribeA non-metallic luster give one example of a mineral with a non-metallic luster

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Examples

Fluorite

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7
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Write the definition of streak

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The color of a mineral when it is powdered form

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8
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How was it tested

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You testify rubbing a mineral across a piece of onion glazed porcelain tile that a streak of powdered mineral is left behind

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9
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Example of streak

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Gold which is yellow and hematite which is red

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10
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Define hardness

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A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched

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11
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What scale is used to test it hardest hardness

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Mohs scale

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12
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What is the number and name of the softest metal

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Talc and the number is one

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13
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What is the number and name of the hardest mineral

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Diamond and the number is 10

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14
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How does the scale work

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Larger numbers scratch smaller numbers

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15
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Define cleavage

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Minerals that break along smooth flat surfaces

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16
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Give an example of a mineral that peels in the sheets

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Mika is a mineral that peels into sheets

17
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Give an example of a mineral that breaks into cubes

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Halite is an example of a mineral that breaks in the cubes

18
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Give the definition of fracture

A

Minerals that break with uneven rough or jagged surfaces

19
Q

Give an example of a mineral that shatter is like glass

A

Quartz Quartz

20
Q

What are unique properties of calcite

A

It reacts to acid-fizzes

see a double image is the counselor is clear

21
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Unique property of magnetite

A

Sticks to magnets

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