WBHS Lutz Mineral Definition Flashcard

Front

Minerals are classified based on their ________________.

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Chemical Composition

Front

The group of minerals that is most abundant and has silicon and oxygen tetrahedron is called ________________.

Back

Silicates

Front

Which mineral is an ore for aluminum?

Back

Bauxite

Front

Sand is mostly which mineral used to make glass?

Back

Quartz

Front

Which mineral is used for jewelry, drill bits, and saw blades?

Back

Diamond

Front

What is the definition of a mineral?

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

Front

What are the two main categories of minerals?

Back

Silicate and Non-silicate minerals.

Front

What is the primary component of silicate minerals?

Back

Silicon and oxygen.

Front

What mineral is commonly used in the production of steel?

Back

Hematite.

Front

What is the most common mineral found in the Earth's crust?

Back

Feldspar.