16 questions
Rocks are made out of __________________.
particles
minerals
molecules
cells
Minerals are made from ______________ which are chemically combined.
rocks
minerals
particles
elements
A mineral's color when it is ground into powder.
Structure
Texture
Luster
Hardness
Streak
How a mineral reflects light.
Structure
Texture
Luster
Hardness
Streak
A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched.
Structure
Texture
Luster
Hardness
Streak
The size and shape of pieces of materials in a rock.
Structure
Texture
Luster
Hardness
Streak
The way the pieces of materials in a rock fit together.
Structure
Texture
Luster
Hardness
Streak
Which of the following minerals has a metallic luster, a black streak, and could scratch Gold?
Magnetite
Graphite
Galena
Hematite
What is the hardest mineral on the Moh’s Scale?
Corundum
Talc
Feldspar
Diamond
What is the softest mineral on the Moh’s Scale?
Corundum
Talc
Feldspar
Diamond
The Moh’s Scale tests the ________________ of minerals.
Structure
Texture
Hardness
Streak
Which mineral could Fluorite scratch?
Diamond
Calcite
Quartz
Apatite
Which mineral could Quartz not scratch?
Corundum
Talc
Feldspar
Calcite
Which of the following minerals can Apatite scratch? Select all that apply.
Gypsum
Fluorite
Calcite
Diamond
What are 2 different types of texture that a mineral/rock can have?
cleavage
fracture
cliff
face
Name 2 items that we have at school that contain minerals.
pencil
magnate
book
table