Physical Properties of Minerals

Physical Properties of Minerals

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Science

11th Grade

Easy

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Febeto Jr. Potutan

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is color generally not a reliable characteristic for mineral identification?

Minerals always have the same color regardless of their composition.

Many different minerals can share the same visible color, and a single mineral can exist in multiple colors.

Color can only be observed with specialized equipment.

The color of a mineral changes too rapidly over time.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a mineral's streak, and how is it typically tested?

The visible color of the mineral, tested by observing it under different lights.

The color of the mineral in its powdered form, tested by rubbing it against an unglazed ceramic streak plate.

The way light reflects off its surface, tested by shining a light on it.

Its hardness, tested by scratching it with another mineral.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does it mean if a mineral displays cleavage?

It glows under ultraviolet light

It has a salty taste

It is magnetic

It breaks along smooth, flat planes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do minerals that display cleavage tend to break?

Along curved surfaces without a definite shape.

Randomly, with no predictable pattern.

Along smooth planes parallel to zones of weak bonding.

Only when exposed to strong acids.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a mineral's hardness refer to?

Its ability to glow under ultraviolet light.

Its resistance to being scratched.

The way it breaks along irregular surfaces.

Its reaction when exposed to acids.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Halite is also called

sugar salt

rock salt

baking soda

potash alum

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

All mineral's physical characteristics are the results of its _____.

method of extraction

internal atomic structure and chemical composition

external appearance

location of discovery