Minerals Part II

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how light is reflected from a mineral

A gem is _________ and _________

Calcite will scratch gypsum. This is an example of the physical characteristics called ____.

color of a powdered mineral

the tendency of a mineral to break along a smooth, flat surface

minerals mined because they contain useful substances

Muscovite mica will peel off in flat sheets. This is an example of the physical characteristic called ____.

The properties of being ____ make a diamond a gemstone.