GSS Minerals
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15 questions
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Minerals have different properties that help scientists identify them. Which is NOT a property used to identify minerals?
Minerals have different properties that help scientists identify them. Which is NOT a property used to identify minerals?
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Which of these is NOT a physical property of a mineral?
Which of these is NOT a physical property of a mineral?
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Which is true of all minerals?
Which is true of all minerals?
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Because of its hardness, _________________ cannot scratch any other minerals.
Because of its hardness, _________________ cannot scratch any other minerals.
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The streak of a mineral tells us its color in
The streak of a mineral tells us its color in
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The hardness of a mineral is measured by
The hardness of a mineral is measured by
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Which of the following minerals is the hardest on the hardness scale?
Which of the following minerals is the hardest on the hardness scale?
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Which of the following minerals is commonly called "Fool's Gold" because of its luster and golden color?
Which of the following minerals is commonly called "Fool's Gold" because of its luster and golden color?
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Cleavage and fracture describe
Cleavage and fracture describe
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A mineral's streak is
A mineral's streak is
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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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Mohs scale measure which property of minerals?
Mohs scale measure which property of minerals?
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What does inorganic mean?
What does inorganic mean?
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Is coal a mineral? Read all the characteristics on page 291 to decide on an answer.
Is coal a mineral? Read all the characteristics on page 291 to decide on an answer.
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Which is more useful when identifying a mineral?
Which is more useful when identifying a mineral?