1.2 "Identifying Minerals" Flashcards
1
Q
the way in which a mineral reflects light
A
luster
2
Q
the color of the powder of a mnineral
A
streak
3
Q
unglazed peice of porcelail
A
streakplate
4
Q
the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces
A
cleavage
5
Q
the manner in which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces
A
fracture
6
Q
the measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
A
hardness
7
Q
the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance
A
density
8
Q
what scientists use determine the hardness of minerals
A
Mohs hardness scale
9
Q
the ratio of an object’s density to the density of water
A
specific gravity
