Moh's Hardness scale & Review properties of minerals

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 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!