Match each physical property with its description.

1. way a mineral reflects light
cleavage
2. true color of a mineral
streak
3. way a mineral breaks when stressed
luster
4. least useful property for identification
hardness
5. measured using Mohs scale
color

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Here are the correct matches for each physical property with its description:

  1. way a mineral reflects light - luster
  2. true color of a mineral - color
  3. way a mineral breaks when stressed - cleavage
  4. least useful property for identification - streak
  5. measured using Mohs scale - hardness