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- 1. Multiple Choice
By definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)?
chemical composition
crystalline structure
natural
all of the above
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat term refers to the regular, geometric shapes that occur in many minerals?fracturecrystalcompositionnone of the above
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term for minerals containing silicon and oxygen?carbonatessilicatessheet silicatesnonsilicates
- 4. Multiple Choice
The following image shows what mineral property?
Hardness
Streak
Cleavage
None of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceDiamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.15810
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA porcelain plate, used to find streak, has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.2679
- 7. Multiple Choice
The silicon tetrahedron consists of how many silicon and oxygen?
4 : 1
2 : 2
1 : 4
1 : 3
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which is one of the most common elements in Earth's crust?
Calcium
Sodium
Silicon
Quartz
- 9. Multiple ChoiceDull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?lustercolorstreakcleavage
- 10. Multiple ChoiceFor a mineral to be considered an ore, which requirement must it meet?It must be a common mineralIts production must not create pollutionIt must be naturally occurringIts production must generate a profit
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe size of a minerals crystals is determined by what?magma compositionrate of coolingcleavage vs. fracturelava composition
- 12. Multiple ChoiceCalcite (Iceland Spar) has which special property?magnetismiridescenceFlourescencedouble refraction
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of an equal volume of water at 4 degrees C, is called what?specific gravityweightheftinessmass
- 14. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false; Sugar is not a mineralTrue that!False...umm no!
- 15. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false; coal is a mineralFalse...negative ghostriderTrue...no questions asked!
- 16. Multiple Choice
All of the following are common rock forming minerals, except for...
Mica
Serpentine
Garnet
Feldspar
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are mineral groups of the silicates, except for...sheetdouble chainframeworknative elements
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhen mining, unwanted rocks and minerals are known as what?tillganguewastegravel
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a silicate group?
oxides
sulfates
ring
carbonates
- 20. Multiple ChoiceAfter swimming in the ocean, what is commonly found on your body after you dry off?supersaturation crystalsgalena crystalsevaporite crystalsnothing
- 21. Multiple ChoiceGems have which of the following characteristics?rarescratch resistantvaluableall of the above
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a native element?saltairsugarsilver
- 23. Multiple Choice
The following chemical composition of this mineral would fall under which mineral group?
Sheet Silicates
Oxides
Carbonates
Native Elements
- 24. Multiple Choice
The following chemical composition of this mineral would fall under which mineral group?
Halides
Sulfides
Sulphates
Framework Silicate
- 25. Multiple Choice
TRUE / FALSE: Petrolium is a mineral.
TRRRRUUUUUUE!
..........FALSE!
- 26. Multiple Choice
A mineral that cools slowly will have ....
Small Crystals
Large Crystals
Dark Color
Light Color
- 27. Multiple Choice
Labradorite has what special property?
Magnetic
Double Refraction
Iridescence
Fluorescence
- 28. Multiple Choice
Opal would fall under which mineral group?
Silicates
Non-silicates
Mineraloids
Native Elements
- 29. Multiple Choice
Glass has a hardness of _______ on Mohs Hardness Scale.
5
5.5
6
6.5
- 30. Multiple Choice
Your fingernail has a hardness of ______ on Mohs Hardness Scale.
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a special property of minerals?
Double Refraction
Iridescence
Effervescence
Vitreous Luster
- 32. Multiple Choice
A mineral that has layers or breaks along planes due to weak atomic bonding is called
Fracture
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Answer not given.
- 33. Multiple Choice
TRUE / FALSE: Earth's crust is made up of 96% of Nonsilicate minerals.
TRUE
FALSE
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which minerals are the most common silicates (2)
Feldspar
Mica
Calcite
Quartz
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