Minerals Flashcard

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What are the units for density?

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grams/cubic centimeter

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What is the heating process that allows workers to remove unwanted parts of iron ore and fuse or melt together the leftover pure iron?

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iron smelting

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What type of mine is used when ore deposits occur in veins?

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shaft

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True or False: A hollow rock lined with crystals is a geode.

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True

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What can be measured by using mass and volume of a mineral?

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Density

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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Rocks are composed of one or more minerals, while minerals are pure substances.

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What is the Mohs scale used for?

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To measure the hardness of minerals.

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What is the process of extracting metal from its ore called?

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Mining.

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What is the term for the way a mineral reflects light?

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Luster.