physical properties Flashcards

1
Q

What is lusture

A

Metallic - shine

Non metallic - glassy dull, earthy

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2
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Hardness

A

Relative hardness of mohs hardness scale. 1 soft 10 hard

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3
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Desnity

A

Mass per unit volumne or specific gravity

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4
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Streak

A

Differentiate rocks of same colour.

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5
Q

Cleavage

A

The way rock splits.

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6
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Habit

A

The shape the mineral tends to form (columnar, prismatic, grape shape)

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