4:1 Notes Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Streak
A
Color of minerals powder
2
Q
Color
A
Used to identify a few minerals with character coloring
3
Q
Luster
A
How light is reflected from mineral surface
4
Q
Density
A
Each mineral has a characteristic density
5
Q
Hardness
A
Using the Mohs hardness scale
6
Q
Crystal system
A
Crystals grow atom by atom to form a particular structure
7
Q
Cleavage
A
If a mineral breaks easily along flat surface
8
Q
Fracture
A
When a mineral breaks apart in an irregular way
9
Q
Special properties
A
Magnetism and glow under a ultra violet light
