1.2 Identifying Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
The way in which a mineral reflects light
A
Luster
2
Q
The color of powder of a mineral
A
Streak
3
Q
The splitting of a mineral along smooth flat surfaces
A
Clevage
4
Q
The manner in which a mineral breaks along either a curved or irregular surfaces.
A
Fracture
5
Q
A 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
