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

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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