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Name Cjflf_&_&fl\& Section_______ Due: Beginning of lab Week 2 Pre-Lab Assignment 1: Mineral Identification * Hand-write all your answers to the following questions. i S pse the lab manual, the PowerPoint preszgtgtion on Folio, the mineral sample images on Folio, and the internet to find your answers. When you are finished, convert your assignment into a single, multi-page pdf document Make sure your scanned pdf document is neat, legible, and professional. : | Submit your assignment to the Assignments folder on Folio. Don't leave any questions blank! 1. List the five characteristics that define a substance as a mineral. o : . ~ OO\ C — Chomcul /P ban "W\ Jalbgcal Pogeca Z Nm\\) CQg\m\!in{, Z\Xuctae 2. Define the physical property luster. oy (e o Ve teReckS) (wts N3 : a. The two main types of luster are M&(fi\\ cf DW\UL and “OWN@M\Q 3. Define the physical property hardness. Res 5o, OF A Mt o odlomiéon 0 SeqOVY 4. Would the mineral corundum leave a streak on a streak plate? Why or why not? A8 Y Mveal (S Softev Wen Y SeltoXe oke g PN bl @ Glreald 5. Define the term mineral cleavage. - Wen 4 Mol g e wibn & o E i G pctue 00 CHAVE 6. How many planes of cleavage does the mineral quartz have? \(\D\‘\L

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