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Identifying Minerals Quiz - Romeo
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Question 1
1.
A non-crystalline combination of minerals in a rock is referred to as_________________________.
A. homogeneous
B. crystalline
C. a mixture
D. amorphous
Question 2
2.
Gold, silver, copper and other metallic minerals are called
A. veins
B. loads
C. native elements
D. nodules
Question 3
3.
Particles in minerals form regular patterns called
A. crystals.
B. layers.
C. conglomerates.
D. shells.
Question 4
4.
Because of its hardness, _________________ cannot scratch any other minerals.
A. quartz
B. topaz
C. calcite
D. talc
Question 5
5.
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.
Question 6
6.
The streak of a mineral tells us its color in
A. hot water.
B. cold water.
C. powdered form.
D. light.
E. melted form.
Question 7
7.
The hardness of a mineral is measured by
A. Augustine's soft scale.
B. Einstein's hardness scale.
C. the weight of the mineral.
D. Moh's hardness scale.
E. your fingernail.
Question 8
8.
If you describe a mineral as being shiny, you are describing the property of
A. streak.
B. luster.
C. hardness.
D. color.
Question 9
9.
Which of the following minerals is the hardest on the hardness scale?
A. talc
B. gypsum
C. diamond
D. quartz
Question 10
10.
Which of the following
NOT
an example of a native element?
A. gold
B. diamond
C. calcite
D. arsenic
Question 11
11.
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
Question 12
12.
Quartz belongs to which of the following classes of minerals?
A. halides
B. sulfides
C. carbonates
D. silicates
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