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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which property of minerals does the photo represent?fracturestreaklustercleavage - 2. Multiple ChoiceIf a mineral can scratch topaz what is it's hardness range?8 - 107 - 18unknown
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich mineral property is being shown here?lusterhardnesscleavagestreak
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?streakcrystal structureinorganicchemical composition
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe color of the powdered form of a mineral found by rubbing a mineral against a white tile.LusterCleavageStreakFracture
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe tendency for a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form, smooth flat surfaces.CleavageFractureCrystallizationFracture
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the scale that is used to indicate hardness of a mineral?Red ScaleMoh's scaleEinstein ScaleFracture Scale
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIf a mineral does not break smoothly, and leaves an uneven surface:cleavagefracturehardnessinorganic
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA naturally occurring, inorganic solid which has a definite crystalline structureMineralElementCompoundRock
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat term refers to the regular, geometric shapes that occur in many minerals?fracturecrystalcompositionnone of the above
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBy definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)?chemical compositioncrystalline structurenaturalall of the above
- 12. Multiple ChoiceDull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?lustercolorstreakcleavage
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a narrow channel or slab of a mineral that is sharply different than surrounding rock?FractureVeinCrystalOre
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of hearing iron ore to a very high temperature in a blast furnace is...To add hematite to the final product.To eliminate one kind of iron from the iron oreTo heat the iron so that it separates from the other elementsTo cool down the hot furnace
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHard colorful minerals that have a brilliant or glassy luster areCrystalsMetalsOresGemstones
- 16. Multiple ChoiceSteel is an example of a usefulAlloyOreGemstoneCrystal
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe size of a mineral's crystals depends on which of the following?The mineral's crystal groupThe solution from which the mineral formedThe smelting process in which magma formedThe rate of cooling of the magma or solution from which the mineral formed
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA mineral is a single ________ or combination of elements that are called ________ and compound mineralsmetal; gemstonemetal; oreelement; singleelement; pure
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA mineral is a substance that meets 5 criteria:solid, naturally occurring, cleavage fracture, inorganic, definite chemical compoundsolid, naturally occurring, definite chemical compound, crystal structure, inorganicstreak, naturally occurring, definite chemical compound, crystal structure, inorganicsolid, naturally occurring, definite chemical compound, color, inorganic
- 20. Multiple ChoiceTwo ways to test a mineral for hardness:fingernail & steel filepenny & nail filepenny & toothfingernail & dime
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe softest mineral is...talccalcitegalenaquartz
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThere are 3 ways to mine minerals & they are open pit, shaft & stripTrueFalse
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe color of a mineral is the most reliable test.TrueFalse
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe chemical makeup of a mineral is definite and never changes.TrueFalse
- 25. Multiple ChoiceA shaft mine is used when ore deposits occur in veins.TrueFalse
- 26. Multiple ChoiceMinerals are only found in living objectsTrueFalse
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA gemstone is cut and polished and ready to be made into jewelry.TrueFalse
- 28. Multiple ChoiceTo find density you need the minerals mass and surface area.TrueFalse
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