Identifying Minerals
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Science
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4th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a mineral?
Back
A mineral is a naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What state of matter are all minerals?
Back
Solid
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the property of a mineral that describes how it reflects light?
Back
Luster
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the hardness of a mineral measured on?
Back
A scale of 1 to 10.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which property is NOT very useful in identifying a mineral?
Back
Color
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a streak test?
Back
A test that shows a mineral's true color.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'cleavage' refer to in minerals?
Back
Cleavage refers to the way a mineral breaks along specific planes.
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