Minerals Flashcard for 6th Grade

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What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

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Diamond

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What is the luster of a mineral?

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The luster of a mineral is the way light interacts with its surface.

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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A rock is made up of one or more minerals, while a mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is the most common mineral group on Earth?

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Silicate minerals.

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How do geologists identify minerals in the field?

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By using physical and chemical properties.

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What is a mineral?

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

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What are silicate minerals?

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Silicate minerals are minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, and they are the most abundant group of minerals in the Earth's crust.

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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 definition of luster in minerals?

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Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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What are the two main types of luster?

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The two main types of luster are metallic and non-metallic.