1. Mineral Identification Vocabulary

2. Appearance what a mineral looks like (color, shape, size) NOT A VERY RELIABLE TEST

3. Hardness a measure of how easily a mineral scratches

4. Mohs Scale of Hardness a scale comparing the hardness of 10 common minerals. Has values of 1-10

5. Luster the way a mineral reflects light

6. Metallic shines like metal

7. Non-metallic Non-metallic luster contains 5 different lusters. They are: 1.Vitreous 2.Resinous 3.Pearly 4.Greasy 5.Adamantine

8. Vitreous appears to shine like glass

9. Resinous appears to be covered in resin (plastic)

10. Pearly having the iridescent appearance of a pearl

11. Greasy looks like it is covered in thin grease

12. Adamantine having the brilliant shine like a diamond

13. Streak The color of a mineral in powder form. The streak test is done on a streak plate. The mineral must be softer than the streak plate to leave a streak

14. Cleavage a break along a smooth flat surface

15. Fracture a break with an uneven, rough, or jagged surface

16. Other Properties interesting aspects of a mineral that no other mineral has