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Which of the following properties of minerals does Mohs scale measure? a. luster c. density

Which of the following properties of minerals does Mohs scale measure? a. luster c. density b. hardness d. streak. Which of the following properties is considered a special property that applies to only a few minerals? a. luster c. taste b. hardness d. density.

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Which of the following properties of minerals does Mohs scale measure? a. luster c. density

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  1. Which of the following properties of minerals does Mohs scale measure? a. luster c. density b. hardness d. streak

  2. Which of the following properties is considered a special property that applies to only a few minerals? a. luster c. taste b. hardness d. density

  3. Which of the following minerals is an example of a gemstone? a. mica c. gypsum b. diamond d. copper

  4. The color of the powder that a mineral leaves on a piece of white, unglazed porcelain is called the mineral’s ________________.

  5. An unknown mineral scratches talc, but will not scratch fluorite. Which mineral would it be? A. gypsum B. quartz C. fluorite D. apatite

  6. Which of the following properties of minerals is expressed in numbers? A. fracture B. cleavage C. hardness D. streak

  7. A mineral scratches fluorite but will not scratch quartz. Which mineral could it be? A. calcite B. topaz C. talc D. apatite

  8. A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a definite crystalline structure • a. luster • b. cleavage • c. hardness • d. mineral • e. density • f. fracture

  9. The tendency of some minerals to break along smooth, flat surfaces • a. luster • b. cleavage • c. hardness • d. mineral • e. density • f. fracture

  10. The way a surface reflects light • a. luster • b. cleavage • c. hardness • d. mineral • e. density • f. fracture

  11. A material’s resistance to being scratched • a. luster • b. cleavage • c. hardness • d. mineral • e. density • f. fracture

  12. The tendency of a mineral to break along a curved surface • a. luster • b. cleavage • c. hardness • d. mineral • e. density • f. fracture

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