What does the hardness of a mineral have to do with? | How easy it is to scratch it. |
How texture of a mineral is described | roughness or smoothness |
How can you determine the hardness of two minerals without tools? | Scratching them against one another. |
What liquid can be used to determine if a rock contains calcite? | Vinegar |
A rock can be made up of more than one type of _________________. | mineral |
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light is called___________. | luster |
The shape of a mineral is determined by the way its____________ are formed. | crystals |
A mineral is made up of _____type of material. | one |
Supplies needed for a calcite test | vinegar, vial, evaporating dish |
Crystals | determine shape of a mineral |
Supplies needed for scratch test | nail, penny, and fingernail |