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6 Cards in this Set
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Luster
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The way in which a mineral reflects light
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Density
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The ratio of the mass of the substance to the volume of a substance
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Hardness
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A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
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Fracture
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The manner which a mineral breaks along either curved or irregular surfaces.
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Streak
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The color of a mineral in powdered form
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Cleavage
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In geology, the tendency of a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form smooth, flat surfaces
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