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Minerals (properties) Flashcards

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Luster

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Metallic - having the look of a polished metal
Sub metallic - having the look of a metal that is dulled by
Non metallic - not looking like metal at all

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Diagnostic

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Useful for identifying unknown minerals
Taste and smell

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Ambiguous

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Vary among different specimens of the same mineral
Have colour

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Colour

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Often ambiguous

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Streak

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Colour of mineral in powder form

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Ability to transmit light

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Opaque - no light
Translucent - light but no image
Transparent - image

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Crystal habit

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Common or characteristic shape of crystal

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Hardness of minerals

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Resistance of mineral to abrasion or scratching

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Tenacity

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Resistance if a mineral breaking
Brittle, malleable, sectile or elastic

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