Moh's Hardness scale & Review properties of minerals

Learn about Moh's Hardness Scale and key mineral properties!

Read the short passage and fill in the blanks using the answers provided. Moh's scale is used to measure the hardness of a mineral. Mineral A will scratch Mineral B if Mineral B is softer than Mineral A. Mineral C will scratch Mineral A, so Mineral C is harder than Mineral A. Using the Moh's Hardness Scale above, identify the approximate hardness of Fluorite. 1 4 8 Using the Moh's Hardness Scale above, identify the hardness of Talc 1 5 7 Using the Moh's hardness scale above, make a claim about whether a Masonry Drill Bit would SCRATCH a diamond. Justify your claim with evidence and reasoning. Write a CER Mineral #1 is Green in color, has a glassy luster and a hardness of 6.5-7 on Moh's Hardness Scale. Make a claim about the identity of Mineral #1 and justify your claim with evidence and reasoning. Write a C-E-R. Match the property to it's definition. Luster The shine of a mineral Hardness How easily a mineral can be scratched Color the hue of a mineral streak property of a mineral being scratched cleavage mineral breaks along smooth edges fracture mineral breaks along a rough edge Write your name here!