1\9\25 Flashcards
1
Q
Which scientist developed a scale that helped identify minerals
A
Fredrick moh
2
Q
What is the formula for density
A
D=Mass over volume
3
Q
Which mineral is known as #6 on mohs scale
A
feldspar
4
Q
Which mineral is used in toothpaste?
A
Fluorite
5
Q
Which mineral can be easily scratched with your fingernail
A
gypsum
6
Q
Which mineral can scratch quartz
A
topaz
7
Q
___ describes how a mineral looks when it breaks in an irregular way
A
fracture
8
Q
When a mineral can easily split along a flat surface it’s property is called _____
A
cleavage
9
Q
T\F Minerals can be identified by special physical properties
A
true
10
Q
What is it called when a mineral can glow under ultraviolet light
A
Fluorescent
