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Minerals, Their Uses, And Properties.
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The way a mineral reflects light is called
a) Mohs' Scale
b) luster
c) nonmetallic
d) hardness
The colored line that is left when a mineral is rubbed on a piece of an unglazed tile is called
a) opaque
b) hardness
c) fracture
d) streak
How easily a mineral can be scratched is called
a) hardness
b) Mohs Scale
c) streak
d) luster
Minerals that reflect light like polished metal have what type of luster?
a) nonmetallic
b) metallic
c) pearly
d) silver
A mineral that does not let any light pass through would be described as:
a) opaque
b) metallic
c) transparent
d) translucent
What is the scale used to measure a mineral's hardness?
a) Bakery Scale
b) Mineral Scale
c) The Mohs' Scale
d) Doctor's Scale
Calcite is a mineral that is usually clear. It is so clear that you can see through it. We say that it is:
a) transparent
b) translucent
c) opaque
d) cool
Galena is a mineral often found in
a) batteries
b) ice cream
c) balloons
d) fireworks
Talc is a mineral that is often used in
a) perfume
b) Baby powder
c) fireworks
d) batteries
Sulfur is often used in:
a) fireworks
b) toothpaste
c) jewlery
d) pencils
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