Question

match each mineral property to the correct description.
fluorescence
magnetism
crystal system
tracture
cleavage
the number and angle of crystal faces
the ability to attract certain metals
the ability to produce a visible glow
the ability of a mineral to break along flat surfaces
an irregular way of breaking apart

Explanation:

• Fluorescence is the ability of a mineral to produce a visible glow when exposed to certain types of light (e.g., ultraviolet light).
• Magnetism is the property of attracting certain metals (like iron).
• Crystal system is defined by the number and angle of crystal faces.
• Fracture is an irregular way of breaking apart (opposite of cleavage which is more regular).
• Cleavage is the ability of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.

Answer:

• Fluorescence: the ability to produce a visible glow
• Magnetism: the ability to attract certain metals
• Crystal system: the number and angle of crystal faces
• Fracture: an irregular way of breaking apart
• Cleavage: the ability of a mineral to break along flat surfaces