Mineral Identification Worksheet
Explore the properties of minerals and learn how to identify them using various tests.
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Mineral Identification
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of mineral properties and how to identify different minerals.
1. The way a mineral reflects light is called its .
2. The color of a mineral's powder is known as its .
3. A mineral's ability to resist scratching is called its .
4. Minerals that break along smooth, flat surfaces show .
5. The way a mineral breaks apart in an irregular way is called .
6. Which of the following is NOT a property used to identify minerals?
Color
Luster
Size
Hardness
7. Which tool is commonly used to test a mineral's hardness?
Ruler
Streak plate
Mohs scale
Hand lens
8. All minerals have the same color.
True
False
9. A streak plate is used to determine a mineral's luster.
True
False
10. Describe the difference between cleavage and fracture.
Match the mineral property to its description.
1. Hardness
a. The color of a mineral's powder
2. Luster
b. How a mineral reflects light
3. Streak
c. A mineral's resistance to scratching