Name That Mineral

What mineral is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale? *use reference sheet*

• feldspar

• talc

• gypsum

• kaolinite

What mineral can pick up a paperclip because of it's magnetic properties?

• galena

• graphite

• magnetite

• hematite

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What mineral is used for pencils?

• Graphite

• Galena

• Magnetite

• Quartz

What mineral is salt?

• quartz

• sulfur

• halite

• calcite

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What mineral is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale and the main ingredient in baby powder?

• feldspar

• talc

• gypsum

• kaolinite

This mineral can be crushed into a white powder that is widely known as baby powder. This powder has the ability to absorb moisture, oils, and odor. What is the name of the mineral?

• Zinc.

• Talc.

• Fluorite.

• Salt.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Native copper is a solid, inorganic substance found in Earth. What would it be classified as?

• Soil.

• Animal.

• Mineral.

• Vegetable.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

This mineral is found in your toothpaste. It plays a key role in keeping your teeth healthy and strong. What is it?

• Zinc.

• Copper.

• Fluorite.

• Salt.

A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure is known as a:

• Rock.

• Compound.

• Element.

• Mineral.

Which mineral is known for its perfect cleavage in one direction and is commonly used in electrical insulators?

• Quartz

• Mica

• Feldspar

• Calcite