Quiz 2(minerals)
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If a mineral breaks with smooth, flat surfaces, it has
cleavage
The Mohs' hardness scale ranges from 1 to 10, the hardness of talc to
diamond
If a mineral breaks with uneven surfaces, it has
fracture
The relative densities of minerals can be quickly determined by comparing
heaviness
The way a mineral's surface absorbs or reflects light at its surface is called
luster
The density of a mineral, or any other material, is its
mass divided by its volume
The color of a mineral in powdered form, known as its streak, is only useful for identifying minerals that are softer than
porcelain
The color of a mineral in powdered form, known as its
streak
A mineral's texture is how it feels to the
touch
A mineral that has a glassy look is described as
vitreous
