1-2 identifying minerals Flashcards
1
Q
the way in which a mineral reflects light
A
luster
2
Q
the color of a powder of a mineral
A
streak
3
Q
the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces
A
cleavage
4
Q
the manner in which a mineral breaks along either a curved or irregular surfaces
A
fracture
5
Q
the measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
A
hardness
6
Q
the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance
A
density
7
Q
a natural mineral whose concentration of economically valuable minerals is high enough for the material to be mined profitably
A
ore
8
Q
the process of returning land to its original condition after mining is completed
A
reclamation
