Question

Match the following items.

1. way light reflects from a mineral
streak
2. way a mineral breaks under stress
color
3. reveals true, natural color of a mineral
hardness
4. least reliable property for identification
luster
5. measured using the Mohs scale
cleavage

Answer 1

Here is the correct matching of the items:

1. way light reflects from a mineral - **luster**
2. way a mineral breaks under stress - **cleavage**
3. reveals true, natural color of a mineral - **streak**
4. least reliable property for identification - **color**
5. measured using the Mohs scale - **hardness**