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12 questions
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Mohs scale measure which property of minerals?
Mohs scale measure which property of minerals?
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All of the following words describe a mineral's luster except which one?
All of the following words describe a mineral's luster except which one?
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A mineral's streak is
A mineral's streak is
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Cleavage and fracture describe
Cleavage and fracture describe
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Which of the following is a physical property of minerals?
Which of the following is a physical property of minerals?
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Read the description below. Use the definition of minerals to choose the correct statement about Portland cement.Portland cement is the most common type of cement used in the world. It is made of limestone and other materials. It was first developed in 1756 by John Smeaton. Portland Cement is made through a process of heating and grinding. It sets and hardens when mixed with water.
Read the description below. Use the definition of minerals to choose the correct statement about Portland cement.
Portland cement is the most common type of cement used in the world. It is made of limestone and other materials. It was first developed in 1756 by John Smeaton. Portland Cement is made through a process of heating and grinding. It sets and hardens when mixed with water.
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Read the description below. Use the definition of minerals to choose the correct statement about sandstone.Sandstone contains quartz and feldspar. It is often tan, brown, yellow and/or red. It may have a hardness of about 6.5. Sandstone cannot be described by a chemical formula because standstone is not a pure substance.
Read the description below. Use the definition of minerals to choose the correct statement about sandstone.
Sandstone contains quartz and feldspar. It is often tan, brown, yellow and/or red. It may have a hardness of about 6.5. Sandstone cannot be described by a chemical formula because standstone is not a pure substance.
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Identify the physical property being described below:Sulfur is bright yellow
Identify the physical property being described below:
Sulfur is bright yellow
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Identify the physical property below:Beryl is a 7.5 to 8 on Mohs scale
Identify the physical property below:
Beryl is a 7.5 to 8 on Mohs scale
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Identify the property below:Talc reflects light like a pearl does
Identify the property below:
Talc reflects light like a pearl does
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Identify the property below:
When magnetite breaks, it forms only uneven surfaces
Identify the property below:
When magnetite breaks, it forms only uneven surfaces
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Identify the property below:Dolomite's powder is white
Identify the property below:
Dolomite's powder is white