Minerals

Question 1

A Substance that is formed naturally in the earth, is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal structure.

Answer 1

Mineral

Question 2

the color of a minerals powder when its rubbed against a porcelain plate

Answer 2

Streak

Question 3

the way the surface of a minerals reflects light

Answer 3

Luster

Question 4

not derived from living matter

Answer 4

inorganic

Question 5

a solid formation that follows a pattern

Answer 5

crystal

Question 6

the ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral

Answer 6

hardness

Question 7

the tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces

Answer 7

cleavage

Question 8

the appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular

Answer 8

fracture

Question 9

a hardness scale used to classify minerals

Answer 9

mohs hardness scale

Question 10

a set of chemical symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compound

Answer 10

formula