1.2 Identifying Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
in geology, the tendency of a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form smooth, flat surfaces
A
cleavage
2
Q
the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance
A
density
3
Q
the manner in which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces
A
fracture
4
Q
a measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
A
hardness
5
Q
the way in which a mineral reflects light
A
luster
6
Q
the color of a mineral in powdered form
A
streak
