minerals

Question 1

Mineral

Answer 1

A substance that is formed naturally in the earth, in inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal structure

Question 2

streak

Answer 2

The color of a mineral’s powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.

Question 3

luster

Answer 3

The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.

Question 4

Inorganic

Answer 4

not derived from living matter.

Question 5

Crystal

Answer 5

A solid formation that follows a pattern.

Question 6

hardness

Answer 6

The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral.

Question 7

cleavage

Answer 7

The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces.

Question 8

fracture

Answer 8

The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface

Question 9

Mohs Hardness scale

Answer 9

A hardness scale used to classify minerals

Question 10

formula

Answer 10

Aset of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound