Question

Match the following items. 1. way light reflects from a mineral streak 2. way a mineral breaks under stress luster 3. reveals true, natural color of a mineral cleavage 4. least reliable property for identification color 5. measured using the Mohs scale hardness

Answer 1

Answer:

The following is the correct match:  

1. Luster refers to how the reflection of the light takes place from a mineral.  

2. Cleavage signifies a manner in which the dissociation of a mineral occurs at the time of stress.  

3. Streak helps in the identification of a true and natural color of a mineral.  

4. Color is the least reliable characteristic of determination.  

5. Hardness is determined with the application of the Mohs scale.