Section 2.0 Identifying Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
the way in which a mineral reflects light.
A
luster
2
Q
the color of the powder of a mineral.
A
streak
3
Q
the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces.
A
cleavage
4
Q
the manner in which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces.
A
fracture
5
Q
a measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching.
A
hardness
6
Q
the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance.
A
density
