Regents Earth Science - Minerals 2024
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What two minerals will form and cleave into cubes when broken?
Back
Halite and galena.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does cleavage in minerals refer to?
Back
Cleavage refers to the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?
Back
Cleavage is the tendency to break along flat planes, while fracture is how a mineral breaks when it does not break evenly.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What physical characteristic of minerals depends on the internal arrangement of atoms?
Back
Mineral physical characteristics such as hardness, cleavage, and crystal form depend on the internal arrangement of atoms.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which element is most abundant by volume in Earth's crust and is found in both biotite mica and muscovite mica?
Back
Oxygen.
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of a mineral?
Back
A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of a mineral's hardness?
Back
Hardness is a measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching and is an important property for identification.
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