SC.4.E.6.2 Flashcards
Identify the physical properties of common earth-forming minerals, including hardness, color, luster, cleavage, and streak color, and recognize the role of minerals in the formation of rocks.
1
Q
A ___ is a natural, nonliving solid with a crystal structure.
A
mineral
2
Q
The way a mineral reflects light is called its ___.
A
luster
3
Q
A mineral’s ___ tells how easily it can be scratched.
A
hardness
4
Q
The ___ of a mineral is the color of the powder left behind when it is rubbed on a tile.
A
streak
5
Q
A mineral that breaks along smooth, flat surfaces is showing ___.
A
cleavage
6
Q
The ___ of a mineral is the color you see when you look at it.
A
color
7
Q
Rocks are made up of one or more ___.
A
minerals
8
Q
A ___ scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals.
A
Mohs
9
Q
A mineral with a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale is called a ___.
A
diamond
10
Q
If a mineral can scratch glass, it has a ___ hardness.
A
high
