Physical Properties of Minerals Quiz

Pyrite is commonly known as fool's gold due to its metallic luster and brassy color, resembling gold.

Talc is commonly used in the production of talcum powder due to its softness and ability to absorb moisture.

The Mohs Scale is a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals, ranging from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

Mica exhibits cleavage, a property where it breaks along smooth, flat surfaces.

The mineral quartz has a chemical composition of SiO2, indicating silicon dioxide.

Cleavage is the phenomenon where a mineral breaks along smooth, flat surfaces.

The streak of a mineral is the color of the mineral in powdered form, often determined by rubbing it against a porcelain plate.

The specific gravity of water is 1.0, indicating that it has a density of 1 gram per cubic centimeter.

Fluorite is known for its fluorescent properties, emitting visible light when exposed to ultraviolet light.

Olivine is the primary component of the Earth's upper mantle, a greenish mineral with high magnesium and iron content.

Calcite is known for its double refraction property, causing objects viewed through it to appear double.

The primary component of the mineral group known as amphiboles is silicate, forming complex chains of silica tetrahedra.