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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.

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1 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

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

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

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

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

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

7 Tools Used to Test Streak Black Streak Plate White Streak Plate

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

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

10 Words used to describe luster Metallic Greasy Waxy Dull


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