Mineral Groups

Which mineral group makes up the largest portion of the Earth's crust?

• Sulfates

• Carbonates

• Silicates

• Oxides

Which of the following is a common mineral from the silicate group?

• Calcite

• Quartz

• Halite

• Gypsum

Which of the following is a sulfate mineral?

• Hematite

• Gypsum

• Quartz

• Calcite

Pyrite, also known as "fool’s gold," belongs to which mineral group?

• Halides

• Silicates

• Sulfides

• Oxides

Which of the following is an example of a halide mineral?

• Galena

• Halite

• Gypsum

• Calcite

What is the key component of phosphate minerals?

• Sulfur

• Phosphorus

• Oxygen

• Carbon

Which of the following minerals belongs to the native elements group?

• Magnetite

• Fluorite

• Gold

• Gypsum

Which mineral group is commonly used in the production of fertilizer?

• Halides

• Phosphates

• Sulfides

• Silicates

Check all of the reasons that fossiliferous limestone is NOT a mineral.

• It does not have a definite chemical composition.

• It contains organic material (fossils).

• It is not crystalline

• It occurs naturally.

• It is not homogenous.

Which mineral group is known for containing minerals that are primarily composed of silicon and oxygen?

• Sulfates

• Carbonates

• Silicates

• Oxides