lesson 2 Flashcards

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1
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the way in which a mineral reflects light.

A

luster

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2
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the color of the powder of a mineral.

A

streak

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3
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the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surface.

A

cleavage

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4
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the manner in which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces.

A

fracture

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5
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a measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching.

A

hardness

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6
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the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance.

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density

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