7A Minerals and Rocks Practice

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What are the three minerals most likely used in the construction of a house?

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Selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica.

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Which mineral can best be identified as pyrite?

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Pyrite is often known as 'fool's gold' due to its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue.

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What characteristic of rock B could be caused by the minerals pyroxene and olivine?

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Green color.

Front

What is the major component of drywall?

Back

Selenite gypsum.

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What is the density of a mineral sample that measures 6 g/mL?

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The density is 6 g/mL.

Front

Define mineral.

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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The Mohs scale is a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals, ranging from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).

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What is the significance of a mineral's luster?

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Luster describes how a mineral reflects light, which can help in its identification.

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What is the composition of dolomite?

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Dolomite is a carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2).