Mineral Characteristics and ID
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Emily Holodak
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Natural: it must occur naturally
Inorganic: it must NOT be made from living things or the remains of living things
Solid: solid everywhere on Earth's surface
Definite chemical composition: must have the same chemical formula throughout
Crystalline structure: atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern making a specific shape
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Color: most easily observed, but the least reliable
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Fracture: breakage of a mineral when atomic bonding is perfect, and there is no weakness. It occurs along curved surfaces without a definite shape.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following are characteristics of a mineral?
natural
crystalline structure
solid
all of the above
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Multiple Select
Which of the following do NOT classify as a mineral because they don't meet all 5 characteristics?
coal
wood
salt
quartz
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Multiple Choice
If a mineral breaks along flat surfaces, it demonstrates this property.
color
streak
luster
cleavage
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Multiple Choice
If a mineral is said to be "metallic", this is a description of its:
color
streak
luster
cleavage
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Multiple Choice
If a mineral is gold in color, but the powdered color is rusty brown, this is an example of its:
color
streak
luster
cleavage
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Multiple Choice
This mineral identification property is the most easily observed, but the least reliable.
color
streak
luster
cleavage
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