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Igneous Rocks

Question 4 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

What property refers to the color of a mineral’s powder?

Answer
A
density
B
luster
C
hardness
D
streak

Explanation

A mineral’s streak is the color of its powder, usually observed by rubbing it across an unglazed porcelain plate. Density describes how much mass is packed into a volume, luster describes how a mineral reflects light, and hardness measures resistance to scratching. Therefore, the correct choice is streak.

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