mineral identification

When a mineral breaks along rough, jagged surfaces it's called

#1 on the Mohs Hardness Scale and also used in baby powder.

The measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched.

This mineral is used to preserve and season food. It is the mineral name for salt.

The way that a mineral reflects light. It can be metallic or non-metallic.

The study of minerals is called

The color left by a mineral in its powdered form.

What equipment would you need to do a mineral streak test?

Color and hardness are examples of a mineral's

In order to be classified as a mineral a substance must be