1.2 Flashcards
1
Q
The way in which a mineral reflects light.
A
Luster
2
Q
the color of the powder of a mineral.
A
streak
3
Q
The splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surface.
A
Cleavage
4
Q
The manner in in which in which a mineral brakes along either curved or irregular surface.
A
Fracture
5
Q
A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching.
A
Hardness
6
Q
The ratio of the mas of a substance to the volume of the substance.
A
Density
