The physical properties of minerals are used to identify minerals. Match each example of a mineral property with the name of the property it is an example of.

Match Term Definition
Talc can be scratched by most other minerals. A) luster
Mica is a mineral that splits evenly and forms sheets. B) streak color
Hematite leaves a rust colored trail of dust when it is rubbed on an unfinished ceramic tile. C) color
Pyrite shines like gold and is called fools gold because of this trait. D) hardness
Emeralds are green and are popular minerals for use in jewelry. E) cleavage

Question

The physical properties of minerals are used to identify minerals. Match each example of a mineral property with the name of the property it is an example of.

Match	Term	Definition
	Talc can be scratched by most other minerals.	A) luster
	Mica is a mineral that splits evenly and forms sheets.	B) streak color
	Hematite leaves a rust colored trail of dust when it is rubbed on an unfinished ceramic tile.	C) color
	Pyrite shines like gold and is called fools gold because of this trait.	D) hardness
	Emeralds are green and are popular minerals for use in jewelry.	E) cleavage

anonymous · Answer

Talc can be scratched by most other minerals - D) hardness
Mica is a mineral that splits evenly and forms sheets - e) clevage
Hematite leaves a rust colored trail of dust when it is rubbed on an unfinished ceramic tile - B)streak color
Pyrite shines like gold and is called fools gold because of this trait - c) color
Emeralds are green and are popular minerals for use in jewelry - a) luster

hope this helped and next time put this in science!

anonymous · Answer

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