Earth Science ESRT Properties of Common Minerals

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The minerals talc, muscovite mica and quartz are similar because they
have the same hardness
are the same color
contain silicon and oxygen
break along cleavage planes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral is commonly mined as a source of the element lead (Pb)?
Galena
Quartz
Magnetite
Gypsum
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following elements is NOT found in Plagioclase Feldspar?
Na
Al
Si
Pb
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The mineral above is most likely
garnet
quartz
olivine
halite
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which two properties are most useful in distinguishing between galena and halite?
cleavage and color
luster and color
hardness and streak
streak and cleavage
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral has a metallic luster, a black streak, and is an ore of iron?
Galena
Magnetite
Pyroxene
Graphite
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which property was used to classify these minerals?
color
luster
chemical composition
hardness
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-1
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