Earth Science Minerals 2.1 Flashcards

1

Geologists use the _________test to determine the hardness of a mineral.

2

A mineral’s streak is the color of its __________

3

A narrow channel or slab of a mineral that is different from the surrounding rock

4

Quartz, gold, and calcite are examples of____________, but coal is not.

5

The repeating pattern of a mineral’s particles forms a solid called a(n)

6

Which lists the minerals in the correct order from softest to hardest?

7

Which is not a method by which minerals form?

Earth Science Minerals 2.1