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streak

Colour of a mineral in its powdered form, usually obtained by rubbing the mineral on a hard, white surface (e.g., a tile of unglazed porcelain) to yield a streak of fine powder. The streak's colour is usually constant for a given mineral, even if the mineral varies in colour as it occurs in the field or if the streak is different from the colour of the unpowdered mineral. Streak is diagnostically useful because it may distinguish between mineral species that are otherwise similar in appearance.

streak
1. 
a. (of lightning) a sudden flash
b. (as modifier): streak lightning
2. Mineralogy the powdery mark made by a mineral when rubbed on a hard or rough surface: its colour is an important distinguishing characteristic
streak [strēk]
(mineralogy)
The color of a powdered mineral, obtained by rubbing the mineral on a streak plate.
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When asked about the streaker's size A lady they call Randy Said bigger ones had crossed her path But it was pretty handy The breakthrough came on Monday When a lady name of May Saw a clue to crack the case As the streaker ran away Inspector Dimple from the Yard The man all streakers fear Showed his photographs to May Of streakers from the rear He said to her: "Now take your time, Look for the rear you sighted".
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Gary said: "My streaker does something no other streaker has done and gets away with it.
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