Minerals & Mining
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- Q1What is a mineral?A man-made element which is a liquid at room temperature.A small part that makes up the nucleus of an atomA naturally formed element or compound that is also inorganic.Any gas that is found on the periodic table.60s
- Q2A mineral collector would want a sample ofCoalHalite (Salt)SugarWood60s
- Q3All minerals share the following characteristics EXCEPT that ofbeing solidsBeing formed from living organismshaving a crystal shapeBeing formed by natural processes60s
- Q4Sugar is not a mineral becauseit is solidit does not have an atomic structureit does not have a chemical formulait is organic60s
- Q5What are the two most common elements in the Earth's crust?S and OSi and OC and OSi and C60s
- Q6What is the most abundant mineral group?OxidesCarbonatesHalidesSilicates60s
- Q7What mineral group will react to acid?OxidesSilicatesCarbonatesNative Elements60s
- Q8What mineral group does Quartz (SiO2) belong to?HalidesSilicatesOxidesCarbonates60s
- Q9What mineral group does Calcite (CaCO3) belong to?CarbonatesSilicatesHalidesOxides60s
- Q10How can you tell Halite and Calcite apart?Halite reacts with acid and Calite is saltyCalcite is purple and Halite is whiteHalite is salty and Calcite reacts with acid.Halite creates a double image and Calcite is salty.60s
- Q11How can you tell the difference between gold and pyrite?Gold is less dense and pyrite is more densePyrite has a gold streak and Gold has a black streak.Gold is harder and pyrite is softerGold has a gold/yellow streak and pyrite has a black/grey streak.60s
- Q12A mineral is an ore as long asused as jewelryrare and valuablesolid and naturalit is profitable and useful60s
- Q13One of the softest minerals isQuartzDiamondCorundumTalc60s
- Q14Biotite Mica will peel into smooth, flat sheets. This is an example ofCleavageStreakFractureHardness60s
- Q15A gemstone is a mineral that isclear and organicrare and durableshiny and soft60s