1.2 Earth Science

2. the way that a mineral’s surface reflects light

3. a mineral’s tendency to split along sets of parallel, flat surfaces

10. What elements do feldspar, quartz, mica, and talc have in common?

1. the ability of a mineral to glow and change color under ultraviolet light

8. Which mineral group’s primary component is oxygen?

7. Which mineral group’s primary components are sulfur and oxygen?

5. the color of the powder left by a mineral when it is rubbed against a hard, rough surface

4. a mineral’s tendency to break along irregular lines

9. All of the following are types of minerals except

11. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Mohs hardness scale?

6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mineral?

Feldspar has ______ . (Read all of the answers.)

12. Which of the following is a property of only certain minerals?