Lab: Mineral and Rock Classification

Question 1

is the ability of a mineral to split apart easily along flat surfaces.

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C: Cleavage

Question 2

Which type of rock is shown in each of these photographs?

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A: sedimentary

Question 3

The rock pictured is flint. How can the grain size of flint be described?

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C: no visible grain

Question 4

is the way light is reflected from the surface of the mineral.

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B: Luster

Question 5

Which type of rock is shown in each of these photographs?

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B: igneous

Question 6

is the color of the mineral’s powder.

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A: Streak

Question 7

of a mineral can be measured by the Mohs scale.

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D: Hardness

Lab: Mineral and Rock Classification Answers