mine Flashcards
1
Q
the way in which a mineral relfects light
A
luster
2
Q
the color of the powder of a mineral
A
streak
3
Q
the splitting of a mineral along smooth flat surfaces
A
cleavage
4
Q
the manner in which a mineral breaks along either 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
