Minerals

Which of the following are NOT a characteristic of minerals.

• Naturally occurring

• Man-made

• Solid

• Inorganic

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True or false: Minerals make up elements.

• True

• False

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Minerals are...

• Made of rocks

• Made of elements

• Liquid

• Living

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The color of the minerals powder.

• Color

• Streak

• Luster

• Hardness

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The way light reflects off a mineral.

• Color

• Streak

• Luster

• Hardness

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Minerals resistance to being scratched.

• Color

• Streak

• Luster

• Hardness

Maya observes that mica breaks along a flat line, creating thin sheets. This is an example of

• Luster

• Cleavage

• Hardness

• Fracture

According to Mohs Hardness Scale, what mineral can scratch corundum?

• Talc

• Topaz

• Diamond

• Masonry Drill Bit

According to Mohs Hardness Scale, what mineral can scratch apatite but not quartz?

• Talc

• Topaz

• Diamond

• Orthoclase

Using evidence from the data table, what is the chemical composition of Fluorite?

• CaF2

• H2O

• Fe3O4

• MnO2

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