What is the idea behind performing streak test?

To check the lustre

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To check the hardness

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To avoid mineral crushing

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
To avoid mineral crushing

Streak test is carried out by rubbing the mineral on streak plate. This is done to avoid crushing the mineral and test the powder for mineral classification.

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