Physical Properties of Minerals

Question 1

This are naturally occurring, inorganic, solid element or
compound crystalline substance

Answer 1

MINERALS

Question 2

Is the tendency of a mineral to break along certain planes

Answer 2

CLEAVAGE

Question 3

Mineral’s weight compared to the weight of an equal volume of water

Answer 3

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

Question 4

Color of the powder produced when the mineral is rubbed against an unglazed porcelain plate

Answer 4

STREAK

Question 5

Minerals producing Violet - Azure Blue

Answer 5

COBALT - COPPER

Question 6

If the mineral contains no planes of weakness, it will break along random directions called _______

Answer 6

FRACTURE

Question 7

mineral’s resistance to scratching or abrasion

Answer 7

HARDNESS/SCRATCHABILITY

Question 8

the characteristic that describes how the particles of a mineral hold together or resist separation

Answer 8

TENACITY

Question 9

the amount of light depending on physical qualities of the surface or the degree of brightness of a mineral

Answer 9

LUSTER

Question 10

Types of fracture

Answer 10

CONCHOIDAL, UNEVEN/IRREGULAR, SPLINTERY, HACKLY, EARTHY, SUBCONCHOIDAL

Question 11

Types of Luster

Answer 11

METALLIC - CLASSY, METALLIC, PEARLY
NON-METALLIC - VITREOUS, GREASY,RESINOUS, ADAMANTINE, SILKY, PEARLY