1.2 Identifying Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
The way a surface 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 curved or irregular surfaces
A
Fracture
5
Q
A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist being scratched
A
Hardnesss
6
Q
The ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance
A
Density
