Characteristic Properties

A mineral is a _________ occurring, inorganic, solid.

All minerals must be formed from _______ processes on Earth.

What is term used to describe substances that are not living, or materials that once were living?

TRUE OR FALSE? Particles that make up a mineral DO NOT have to line up in a repeating crystalline-forming pattern.

The chemical compositions of all minerals must be either _____ or varying (within certain limits).

Each mineral must have a definite _____ and definite ______. (choose the 2 correct answers)

TRUE OR FALSE? In order to identify minerals, there are certain categories that classify them.

TRUE OR FALSE? There are very many minerals that can be identified because of their unique color.

What is the term used to describe the color of a mineral’s powder when it is scrapes against a streak plate.

Luster is defined as how light is reflected from a mineral’s surface. Choose the 3 correct example options below.

How many minerals are used on the Mohs Hardness scale to determine ranking?

Minerals have a density that can be determined by using a formula. Which formula is the correct one?

When a mineral breaks easily along flat surfaces, it has ________.

TRUE OR FALSE? A mineral that breaks apart irregularly is described as fracture. This is the opposite of cleavage.

The structure of the atoms within a mineral can be grouped into ___ different categories, depending on the number, size, and angle of the faces.