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Mr. Biando's Lab

Mr. Biando's Lab - Earth Science - Identifying Minerals

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Factors such as impurities, or exposure to air and water can affect this property of a mineral. color
The way in which a mineral reflects light identifies this mineral property. luster
A mineral that has a bright reflective luster is classified as belonging to this group. metallic
A mineral that has a dull reflective quality of luster is classified as belonging to this group. submetallic
A mineral that has either a vitreous, silky, resinious, waxy, pearly, or earthy luster belongs in this group. nonmetallic
The color of the powder residue of a mineral is called it's... streak
The property of a mineral to split along flat smooth surfaces. cleavage
The property of a mineral that breaks along either a curved or irregular surface. fracture
The measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching. hardness
The scale used to rate a minerals hardness. Mohs
The ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance. density
A special property of a mineral in which the mineral glows under ultraviolet light. fluorescence
A special property of a mineral in which the mineral fizz or bubbles when in comes into contact with acids. Chemical reaction
The special propert of a translucent mineral that casts a double image. optical property
Minerals that contain unstable elements such as radium. Radioactivity
A special property of a mineral that has a specific taste. taste
Minerals that attract iron. magnetic property
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