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21 Cards in this Set
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The physical properties of minerals are fundamentally controlled by what?
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structure and chemical composition
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physical properties that depend on the mass are?
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1)density
2)specific gravity |
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physical properties that depend on mechanical cohesion are?
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1)hardness
2)tenacity 3)cleavage 4)fracture 5)parting |
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physical properties that depend on interaction with light?
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1)luster
2)color 3)streak 4)luminescence |
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other physical properties of minerals are?
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1)magnetism
2)electrical behavior 3)taste 4)odor 5)reaction with acid |
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Density = ?
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mass/volume
(usually expressed in units of grams per cubic centimeters) |
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The density of water at 4 degrees C is?
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1 gram per cubic cenimeter
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Specific Gravity = ?
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density of a material divided by the density of water.
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The packing index for minerals formed at high pressure is ___ than for minerals formed at lower pressure.
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higher
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Harndess of a mineral is?
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the ease with which a mineral may be scratched.
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The most widely used scratch hardness scale in mineralogy is know as?
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the Mohs scale of hardness.
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The hardness of Talc is ___?
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1
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The hardness of Gypsum is ___?
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2
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The hardness of Calcite is ___?
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3
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The hardness of Fluorite is ___?
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4
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The hardness of Apatite is ___?
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5
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The hardness of Orthoclase is ___?
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6
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The hardness of Quartz is ___?
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7
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The hardness of Topaz is ___?
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8
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The hardness of Corundum is ___?
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9
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The hardness of Diamond is ___?
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10
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