Unit 3. Physical properties of minerals

specimen

distinction

require

definite composition

accuracy

opaque

procedure

consistent

streak

luster

cleavage

tenacity

Fracture

diaphaneity

translucent

obtain

sharply

powdery

Ratio

scratch

To identify

To observe

To reflect

To illustrate

To arrange

A

B

1. Streak

2. Cleavage

3. Diaphaneity

4. Tenacity

5. Magnetism

6. Luster

7. Odor

8. Taste

9. Hardness

10. Color

1. the quality of an object or substance with respect to lightreflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light

2. to try or test the flavor or quality of (something) by  taking some into the mouth

3. a long, narrow mark, smear, band of color

4. the quality of being diaphanous; transparency

5. the properties of attraction possessed by magnets;  themolecular properties common to magnets

6. the state or quality of being hard

7. the tendency of crystals, certain minerals, rocks, etc., tobreak in preferred directions so as to yield more or less smooth surfaces

8. the quality or property of being tenacious

9. the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss

10. the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell