1 Physical Properties of Minerals
Elizabeth Johnson
The best way to practice observing and correctly identifying physical properties of minerals is by doing it in person. It is impossible to feel the relative weight of a mineral or the way it smells or tastes, for example. These exercises are meant as a selective review of some of the physical properties than can be observed.
Match the Definition: Physical Properties
Luster
Drag the correct luster on top of each mineral.
Streak
Drag the correct streak color to each mineral.
Hardness
Cleavage and Fracture
Match the type of cleavage to each mineral. Two minerals have no cleavage.