Minerals and Rocks

Question 1

Mineral

Answer 1

A substance that is formed naturally in the earth, is 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

Clevage

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 a scale used to classify minerals

Question 10

Formula

Answer 10

A set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound