Identifying Minerals Quiz - Romeo - Craig Fisher | Laabri

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A non-crystalline combination of minerals in a rock is referred to as_________________________.

A. homogeneous

B. crystalline

C. a mixture

D. amorphous

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Gold, silver, copper and other metallic minerals are called

A. veins

B. loads

C. native elements

D. nodules

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Particles in minerals form regular patterns called

A. crystals.

B. layers.

C. conglomerates.

D. shells.

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Because of its hardness, _________________ cannot scratch any other minerals.

A. quartz

B. topaz

C. calcite

D. talc

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In geology, the term crystal refers to

A. any clear, sparkly substance.

B. minerals with a random arrangement of atoms that causes light interference and sparkle.

C. minerals with an orderly arrangement of atoms with or without sparkle.

D. clear volcanic glass that is faceted naturally.

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The streak of a mineral tells us its color in

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The hardness of a mineral is measured by

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If you describe a mineral as being shiny, you are describing the property of

A. streak.

B. luster.

C. hardness.

D. color.

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Which of the following minerals is the hardest on the hardness scale?

A. talc

B. gypsum

C. diamond

D. quartz

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Which of the following NOT an example of a native element?

A. gold

B. diamond

C. calcite

D. arsenic

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Which of the following minerals is commonly called "Fool's Gold" because of its luster and golden color?

A. native sulfur

B. quicksilver

C. calcite

D. iron pyrite

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Quartz belongs to which of the following classes of minerals?

A. halides

B. sulfides

C. carbonates

D. silicates

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