Hardness Definition What can be used to test hardness of a mineral? Name of Scale to Measure Hardness of Minerals and Minerals in order from softest to.

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Hardness Definition What can be used to test hardness of a mineral? Name of Scale to Measure Hardness of Minerals and Minerals in order from softest to hardest

HARDNES S Definition: How easily a mineral scratches other materials.

What can be used to test hardness of a mineral? Fingernail Penny Nail Steel File

Name of Scale to Measure Hardness of Minerals and Minerals in order from softest to hardest Mohs Scale of Hardness

Streak Illustration Tools Used to Test Explain how property is used to Identify a mineral Definition

STREAK Definition: The color of the mark that a mineral makes when it is scraped across a streak plate.

Tools Used to Test Streak Black Streak Plate White Streak Plate

Luster Illustration Words used to describe luster Explain how property is used to Identify a mineral Definition

LUSTER Definition: The physical property by which a mineral reflects light from its surface.

Words used to describe luster Metallic Greasy Waxy Dull

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