
Mastering Mineral Hardness Through Observation and Testing

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary benefit of using hardness as an observation in mineral samples?
It is a qualitative observation.
It is a subjective observation.
It provides quantitative and useful information.
It is difficult to measure.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral is known to have a hardness of about 7 on the Mohs scale?
Diamond
Quartz
Talc
Gypsum
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the hardness of a ceramic tile used in mineral testing?
5.5
6.5
4.5
3.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which common household item has a hardness of about 5.5?
Fingernail
Glass
Penny
Nail
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a mineral scratches glass but not a ceramic tile, what is its likely hardness range?
Between 5.5 and 6.5
Greater than 6.5
Between 4.5 and 5.5
Less than 3.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it indicate if a mineral leaves a white streak on a ceramic tile?
The mineral is the same hardness as the tile.
The mineral is harder than the tile.
The mineral is softer than the tile.
The mineral is softer than glass.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you determine which of two mineral samples is harder?
By measuring their size.
By scratching one with the other.
By observing their color.
By weighing them.
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