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1-2 identifying minerals
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Total cards: 8•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
the way in which a mineral reflects light
Back (Answer)
luster
#2
Front (Question)
the color of a powder of a mineral
Back (Answer)
streak
#3
Front (Question)
the splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces
Back (Answer)
cleavage
#4
Front (Question)
the manner in which a mineral breaks along either a curved or irregular surfaces
Back (Answer)
fracture
#5
Front (Question)
the measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
Back (Answer)
hardness
#6
Front (Question)
the ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance
Back (Answer)
density
#7
Front (Question)
a natural mineral whose concentration of economically valuable minerals is high enough for the material to be mined profitably
Back (Answer)
ore
#8
Front (Question)
the process of returning land to its original condition after mining is completed
Back (Answer)
reclamation