Quiz 2(minerals)

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