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Grade 3scienceStudents use color, hardness, and luster observations to compare and identify minerals from provided evidence.

Mineral Properties

Practice mineral properties with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 3.

10 problems · Standards: 2-PS1-1 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 3
Subject: science
Topic: Students use color, hardness, and luster observations to compare and identify minerals from provided evidence.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. A mineral is red and shiny. What color is this mineral?
2. Mineral A has a shiny luster. Mineral B has a dull luster. Which mineral reflects more light?
3. A mineral can scratch a penny but cannot scratch glass. Is this mineral soft, medium, or hard?
4. Mineral X is yellow with a shiny luster. Mineral Y is yellow with a dull luster. What property is different between these two minerals?
5. A scientist finds a green mineral that can scratch a penny. Another green mineral cannot scratch a penny. Which property helps tell these minerals apart?
6. Mineral P is black, shiny, and can scratch glass. Mineral Q is black, dull, and cannot scratch a penny. How many properties are different between Mineral P and Mineral Q?

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 2-PS1-1
Skill: Students use color, hardness, and luster observations to compare and identify minerals from provided evidence.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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