Minerals Quiz

The photograph below shows the mineral muscovite mica. Which physical property can be observed in this photograph?

• streak

• hardness

• magnetism

• cleavage

Which element, found in both biotite mica and muscovite mica, makes up the greatest percent by volume of Earth's crust?

• potassium

• silicon

• oxygen

• nitrogen

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Which two physical properties of graphite make it a good mineral for use in pencils?

• cleavage and color

• luster and fracture

• hardness and streak

• greasy feel and composition

Which mineral resource is used in making both furnace bricks and jewelry?

• olivine

• dolomite

• garnet

• pyroxene

The table below shows the hardness of some common items. Which mineral could be scratched by an iron nail, but not by a penny coin?

• dolomite

• halite

• quartz

• amphibole

What is a common use of the mineral composed of Fe3Al2Si3O12?

• ceramics

• jewelry

• plaster of paris

• building stones

Identify the chemical composition of the quartz that makes up a Herkimer diamond.

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Identify one physical characteristic of a Herkimer diamond, other than its color, that allows it to be used in jewelry.

Which physical property of a mineral is represented by letter A?

State the definition represented by letter B.