Everything Rocks + Minerals

What is the scientific name for "volcanic glass"?

• Obsidian

• Granite

• Marble

If my birthday is in February, what is my birthstone?

• Amethyst

• Diamond

• Sapphire

What type of stone is the Taj Mahal in India made from?

• Obsidian

• White marble

• Limestone

Salt on french fries is great! What is the mineral/rock that is ground up to make salt?

• Halite

• Limestone

• Quartz

Some caves have crystals that are so big you can climb on them! There is a famous cave called the "Cave of Crystals". Where in the world is that cave?

• Mexico

• USA

• Canada

Arches National Park has a ton of cool rock formations. What two things have carved the stone into these arches?

• Wind

• Rain

• Glaciers

• People

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What is the name of the type of iron that holds up skyscrapers?

• Hematite

• Iron ore

• Steel

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What color "streak" does hematite always leave when you rub it on something?

• Red

• White

• Black

What is one of the top ten diamond producing countries?

• Russia

• USA

• England

On the Moh's Scale, what is a rock/mineral with a hardness of 3?

• Calcite

• Quartz

• Diamond