šš¤
No description yet. This curated deck is ready for daily study.
Card preview (21)
What does color refer to
The outward appearance
Give to mineral examples with a gold color
Pyrite gold
I have one mineral example was a blue color
Azurite
Define luster
The way a mineral reflects light
Describe in metallic luster give one example of a mineral with the metallic luster
Metallic luster shine like metal example is graphite
DescribeA non-metallic luster give one example of a mineral with a non-metallic luster
Examples Fluorite
Write the definition of streak
The color of a mineral when it is powdered form
How was it tested
You testify rubbing a mineral across a piece of onion glazed porcelain tile that a streak of powdered mineral is left behind
Example of streak
Gold which is yellow and hematite which is red
Define hardness
A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched
What scale is used to test it hardest hardness
Mohs scale
What is the number and name of the softest metal
Talc and the number is one
What is the number and name of the hardest mineral
Diamond and the number is 10
How does the scale work
Larger numbers scratch smaller numbers
Define cleavage
Minerals that break along smooth flat surfaces
Give an example of a mineral that peels in the sheets
Mika is a mineral that peels into sheets
Give an example of a mineral that breaks into cubes
Halite is an example of a mineral that breaks in the cubes
Give the definition of fracture
Minerals that break with uneven rough or jagged surfaces
Give an example of a mineral that shatter is like glass
Quartz Quartz
What are unique properties of calcite
It reacts to acid-fizzes see a double image is the counselor is clear
Unique property of magnetite
Sticks to magnets