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- 1. Multiple Choice
Talc is the softest mineral on Mohs Hardness Scale.
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
If a mineral is scratched by talc, what must its hardness rating be?
1
3
6
10
- 3. Multiple Choice
Diamond is the hardest mineral.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is # 4 on the MOH's scale?
Fluorite
Feldspar
Quartz
Calcite
- 5. Multiple Choice
Feldspar is # 6.
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is # 8?
Minerals
Apatite
Corundum
Topaz
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which mineral is HARDER than quartz?
Topaz, Corundum, and Diamond
Feldspar. Apatite, and Talc
Talc, Gypsum, Topaz
Diamond, Calcite, Fluorite
- 8. Multiple Choice
Quartz can be scratched by Topaz.
True
False
- 9. Multiple ChoiceUsing this scale, which mineral can scratch fluorite?TalcGypsumApatiteCalcite
- 10. Multiple ChoiceCan a penny scratch fluorite?YesNo
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat can scratch Talc?GypsumDiamondQuartzAll of them
- 12. Multiple ChoiceUsing this scale, which mineral can scratch a Drill bit?TalcTopazCorundrumQuartz
- 13. Multiple Choice
10. What is the #10 mineral?
Gold
Feldspar
Diamond
Fluorite
- 14. Multiple Choice
9. Why did quartz scratch the glass easier than feldspar?
Because it is softer.
Because it has a lower scale.
Because it is harder.
None of the above
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA mineral is a living objectTrueFalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAll rocks contain at least one mineral.TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat do all rocks have in common?same sizesame colorcontain mineralssame shape
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe name of a scientist that studies rocks and minerals is called a . . .biologistgeologistzoologistrockologist
- 19. Multiple ChoiceMinerals have different properties to help scientists identify them. Which is NOT a property used to identify minerals?colorhardnesssizeluster
- 20. Multiple Choice
which mineral can't be scratched by a fingernail but can be scratched by a penny.
calcite
corundum
gypsum
talc
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