Mineral Identification Quiz

Quel minéral est incolore, très doux et laisse une trace blanche ? Il est également utilisé dans la poudre pour bébé.

• Talc

• Quartz

• Gypse

• Hématite

Which mineral is pale brown and can be easily separated into thin sheets? It is used as a mild abrasive in some toothpaste.

• Quartz

• Graphite

• Talc

• Mica

Identify the mineral that is shiny, yellow, and leaves a green to brown streak. It is used to produce acid.

• Graphite

• Magnetite

• Pyrite

• Hematite

What mineral is naturally transparent and can have shades of pink, yellow, or purple? It is used in jewelry making.

• Gypsum

• Mica

• Talc

• Quartz

Which mineral is black, leaves a black streak, and has magnetic properties?

• Hematite

• Pyrite

• Magnetite

• Graphite

Identify the mineral that is black or gray-black, relatively soft, leaves a black streak, and is used in pencil lead.

• Quartz

• Talc

• Mica

• Graphite

What mineral has a vitreous luster, is fairly soft, and comes in colors ranging from white to brown to pink? It is used to make plaster.

• Pyrite

• Talc

• Mica

• Gypsum

Quel minéral est gris-noir, laisse une trace rouge et est opaque? Il est utilisé pour fabriquer des bijoux après polissage.

• Graphite

• Pyrite

• Hématite

• Magnétite