Minerals & Rock Review

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What type of rock is formed when bits of other rocks become pressed into a solid?

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Sedimentary Rock

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What property of minerals is measured to differentiate between two minerals of the same color and size?

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Specific gravity

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What is the process called when sediments are pressed together tightly?

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Compaction

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If a mineral can scratch topaz, what is its hardness range?

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8.5 - 10

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a special property of a mineral? Quartz coming in a variety of colors, Magnetite being magnetic, Calcite fizzes when HCl acid is added, Sulphur smells like rotten eggs, Fluorite glows under a black light?

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Quartz coming in a variety of colors

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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 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 sediments.

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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 cementation in sedimentary rock formation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.

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What is the definition of weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.