Minerals Quiz Practice

What is a mineral?

• A naturally occurring, organic solid with a definite chemical composition

• A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition

• A synthetic, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition

• A naturally occurring, inorganic liquid with a definite chemical composition

Which characteristic of a mineral is most visible but unreliable for identification?

• Streak

• Color

• Hardness

• Luster

What tool is used to determine the streak of a mineral?

• Cleavage plate

• Hardness scale

• Streak plate

• Luster chart

What is the hardness of glass on the Moh's Scale of Hardness?

• 3.5

• 5.5

• 7.5

• 9.5

Which mineral is the hardest on the Moh's Scale of Hardness?

• Talc

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Gypsum

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonmetallic luster?

• Glossy

• Pearly

• Metal Shine

• Greasy

What is the primary factor that determines a mineral's physical characteristics?

• The mineral's color

• The mineral's internal arrangement of atoms

• The mineral's size

• The mineral's location

What is the hardness range of Graphite?

• 1-2

• 2.5

• 5.5-6.5

• 6.5-7.5

Which mineral has a metallic luster and is used in batteries?

• Magnetite

• Galena

• Hematite

• Pyrite

Which mineral is known for its cubic cleavage and salty taste?

• Halite

• Calcite

• Dolomite

• Fluorite